By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D. 1918), Private Charles N. Keppler (MCSN: 90142), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Keppler distinguished himself while serving with Headquarters, Fourth Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Blanc Mont, France, 1 to 10 October 1918.