By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Sergeant Daniel C. Hunsperger (ASN: 2384736), 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. First Sergeant Hunsperger distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 60th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, in aiding in repairing a bridge over a canal during heavy enemy fire.