By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Frank Samuels, 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 H, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Samuels displayed exceptional heroism during the Marne Defensive, 15 July 1918. He carried important messages to the front lines under intense enemy fire, and continued his duties until exhausted.