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 F. Holmes (ASN: 1250715), 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 Holmes distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery D, 107th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Mont St. Martin, France, 19 August 1918, in going to the aid of a wounded comrade under terrific enemy fire.