By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Joseph P. Contarsy (ASN: 1377559), 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 Contarsy distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 58th Field Artillery Brigade, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Laneuville, France, 5 – 11 November 1918, in maintaining liaison under shell and gas fire.