By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) John Stebbins, 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. First Lieutenant Stebbins distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 309th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the St. Mihiel Offensive, France, 17 September 1918, in refusing to be treated until the other wounded had been taken care of.