By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Joseph O. Young (ASN: 1318645), 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 Young distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Bellicourt, France, 29 September 1918, while on duty as a special courier.