By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Wagoner James W. Pratt (ASN: 3568), 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. Wagoner Pratt distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with 103d Ambulance Company, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Haumont France, 1 November 1918. Although so seriously wounded in the right shoulder as to render his right arm useless, he succeeded, with the aid of another soldier, in bringing his ambulance to the first aid station, under terrific shell fire.