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 A. Brune, 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 F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private First Class Brune displayed exceptional bravery and initiative at Le Charmel, France, 21 July 1918, where he reconnoitered a machine gun which was retarding the advance and returned to his line with valuable information.