By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Arthur R. Sargent, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Sargent distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Machine Gun Company, 18th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action 17 May 1918. Private Sargent during a heavy bombardment displayed great courage by his devotion to duty, regardless of personal danger.