By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Fred A. Parr (ASN: 2266359), 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. Sergeant Parr distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 364th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Leeuwken, Belgium, 31 October 1918, and by the brilliant leadership of his platoon.