By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Councel Bush (ASN: 2387744), 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 First Class Bush distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 61st Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Milly, France, 5 November 1918. Although wounded, Private First Class Bush remained on duty.