By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Fred W. Vogell, Jr. (ASN: 1210257), 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 Vogell distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 107th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Ronssoy, France, 29 September 1918, while holding his position against enemy attack.