By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Estie Anthony (ASN: 297215), United States Army, 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. Sergeant Anthony distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 119th Field Artillery Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Nantillois, France, 29 September 1918. Although slightly wounded, Sergeant Anthony remained on duty.