By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Hospital Apprentice First Class Bernard W. Herrman (SN: 303773), United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION A.E.F., for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Hospital Apprentice First Class Herrman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 76th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. In the action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, 15 September 1918, he was conspicuous for his coolness and the valuable service which he performed under heavy artillery fire, evacuating wounded men at the risk of his life during heavy bombardment. His work has always been meritorious.