By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Benjamin F. Cline (ASN: 129762), 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. Corporal Cline distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the St. Mihiel Offensive, 12 September 1918, while on duty as liaison agent.