The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Herbert A. Wieneke (ASN: 2388427), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Bois-des-Rappes on 15 October 1918, by giving first aid and assisting wounded comrades to sheltered places during a terrific barrage by enemy artillery, utterly disregarding his own personal safety.