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 Ernest L. Murphy (ASN: 1899739), 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 Murphy distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 325th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Juvin, France, 14 October 1918, while leading a patrol.