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 James R. Allison (ASN: 1351768), 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 the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private First Class Allison showed great courage at the taking of Cunel, France, on or about 10 to 18 October 1918, by carrying Stokes Mortar ammunition ceaselessly through heavy artillery and machine gun barrage and under enfilading fire.