By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private John M. Fackey (MCSN: 79311/116909), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Fackey distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Belleau Woods, France, 6 June 1918, while carrying messages and assisting wounded to shelter under heavy enemy fire.