By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Joe P. Davidson (ASN: 549761), 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 as a Company Litter Bearer with Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Davidson showed great courage and devotion to duty, continually carrying men to First Aid Stations under heavy shell fire, until he collapsed from exhaustion.