By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Leslie Gray (ASN: 461705), 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 Gray distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 1st Gas Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Juvin, France, 1 November 1918, while assisting the wounded to a place of shelter during enemy bombardment.