By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Joseph C. Poshepny (ASN: 230229), 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 Poshepny distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 120th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Gesnes, France, 10 October 1918, in successfully accomplishing an important mission.