By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Elliott Brook (ASN: 1038076), 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 Battery A, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during operations North of Verdun between 4 October and 7 November 1918, Corporal Brook’s devotion to duty and his coolness inspired all his gun crew to greater efforts. He rendered faithful and heroic service during the above shown period of fighting.