By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Walter R. Shingleton (ASN: 1457287), 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 First Class Shingleton distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 139th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Exermont, France, 29 September 1918, while assisting his wounded Company Commander to a place of safety under heavy enemy fire.