By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Clarence C. Payne (ASN: 1038073), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Battery A, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, from 14 July to 24 July 1918, Sergeant Payne served as Runner and Messenger between the Liaison Office at the Infantry Post of Command and Battalion Headquarters at the Artillery Post of Command, bringing back messages of the most important character through the heaviest enemy barrage on 15 July 1918, thereby making it possible for the Artillery to direct its fire at the most advantageous points.