By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D. 1918), Corporal Paul R. Maher (MCSN: 95055), 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. Corporal Maher distinguished himself while serving with Headquarters Company, Sixth Regiment, Marines, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.