By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Charles T. Sissler (ASN: 2669028), 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. Corporal Sissler distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 312th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Grand Pre, France, 26 October 1918, while maintaining telephonic communication during enemy bombardment.