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 Reginald C. DeBrant (ASN: 1521935), 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 DeBrant distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 146th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Montfaucon, France, 27 September 1918, in aiding in the capture of a strong enemy position.