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 Eller C. Fletcher (ASN: 58698), 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 Fletcher distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cantigny, France, 28 May 1918, while supervising the consolidation of his position until wounded.