By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Carl L. Ernstrom (ASN: 2261698), 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 Ernstrom distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 362d Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Gesnes, France, 11 October 1918, while on a reconnoitering patrol.