By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Leo J. Donovan (ASN: 1375269), 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 Donovan distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Romagne, France, 1 – 10 November 1918, while on duty as liaison agent.