By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Allen Connor (ASN: 51901), 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 Connor distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Bois de la Roche, France, 1 July 19018, while on duty as a runner.