By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major (Infantry) Wood L. Ray, 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. Major (Infantry) Ray distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 310th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action northwest of St. Juvin, France, 16 October 1918, in the Bois des Loges, and by his brilliant leadership.