By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Guy J. Canady (ASN: 573803), 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 Canady distinguished himself by gallantry in action and brilliant leadership while serving with Company A, 11th Machine-Gun Battalion, American Expeditionary Forces, in action 26 September 1918, near Montfaucon, France.