By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Clare K. Eggleston (ASN: 1140044), 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 First Class Eggleston distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Ambulance Company No. 7, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Champagne-Marne defensive, 15 July 1918, while attending the wounded under fire.