By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Patrick Bruton (ASN: 2166793), 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. Private Bruton distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 366th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Lesseau, France, 4 September 1918. Although wounded Private Bruton assisted in repelling an enemy raid.