By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Jesse J. Dearman (ASN: 38801), 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. Sergeant Dearman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Battle of the Meuse, France, 1 – 11 November 1918. Although sick, Sergeant Dearman remained on duty.