By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) Walter Brinkop, 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. Captain Brinkop distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Machine Gun Company, 364th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Emorieux Farm, France, 14 October 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.