By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Edward Zahner (ASN: 1396234), 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 Zahner distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 408th Supply Train, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Forges, France, 6 October 1918, in bringing up supplies under heavy shell fire.