By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Michael Saurs (ASN: 542864), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Sergeant Saurs displayed courage and resolution in exercising constant supervision over his platoon while in great danger of his life during heavy artillery and machine gun fire.