By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Willard G. Snyder (ASN: 2354228), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving as a Runner with Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at great personal risk, Private Snyder repeatedly delivered messages through heavy gas and shell bombardment near Nesles, on 15 July 1918.