By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Alfred R. Albert (ASN: 1261267), 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. Private Albert distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with 110th Ambulance Company, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fismes, France, 10 – 11 August 1918, in evacuating the wounded under heavy shell fire.