By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Frank W. Pecynski (ASN: 543249), 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 M, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Fossoy, France, on 15 July 1918, Private First Class Pecynski voluntarily carried several messages under heavy shell fire. The same day he conducted a section of men across a shell-swept area to their proper place in the support line. His excellent conduct and fast work was instrumental in obtaining liaison with the organization on the flank at a critical moment.