By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Ernest C. Bretz (ASN: 297223), 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 Bretz distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 119th Field Artillery Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Montfaucon, France, 29 September 1918, by his brilliant leadership and aid in evacuating the wounded.