By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Harry Poquette (ASN: 938498), 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 Cook with the 3d Sanitary Train, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Montfaucon, France, during the month of October 1918, Private Poquette remained at his post of duty through artillery fire, performing his duties faithfully and loyally.