By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Guy C. Mercer (ASN: 1489069), 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 Mercer distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Etienne, France, 8 – 12 October 1918, in administering first aid to the wounded under heavy shell fire.