By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant John J. Glatting (ASN: 542165), 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. Sergeant Glatting distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Fossoy, France, on 16 July 1918, in inspiring confidence in his men, enabling them to advance into territory occupied by the enemy.