By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Wagoner Lloyd G. Ferris (ASN: 1448027), 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. Wagoner Ferris distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the Headquarters Detachment, 69th Infantry Brigade, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in Montrebeau Woods, France, 28 September 1918, while on duty as a runner.