By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major (Medical Corps) Oral Norris, 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. Major Norris distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the valley of the Ourcq, France, from 31 July to 6 August 1918, in assisting the wounded under heavy enemy fire.