By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant First Class Charles G. Rowland (ASN: 1472495), 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. Sergeant First Class Rowland distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Ambulance Company 139, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Charpentry, France, 29 September 1918, in giving aid to the wounded under heavy enemy fire.