By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Louis Hirschberger (ASN: 1697639), 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. Private Hirschberger distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the attack on Champigneulle, France, 1 November 1918, while acting as Company Runner.