By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Joseph M. Perry (ASN: 133042), 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. Corporal Perry distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 101st Field Artillery Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Triangle Farms, France, 20 July 1918. Although his observation post was struck several times, he continued to remain on duty under heavy shell fire.