By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Lynne W. Decker (ASN: 564643), 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 Decker distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 16th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, in action northeast of Septsarges, France, 29 September 1918, while operating his piece under fire.