By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Virgil C. Ritter (ASN: 261777), 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. Private Ritter distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cierges, France, Chateau-Thierry Sector, France, 1 August 1918, in carrying out necessary liaison under enemy fire.