By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), M.E. Junior Grade Ruggles H. Dunlap (ASN: 1392924), 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. M.E. Junior Grade Dunlap distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 108th Engineer Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Forges, France, 28 September 1918, while in charge of two platoons detailed on roadwork.