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 Frank C. Hilton, 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 in charge of Company Headquarters and Runners, 7th Machine Gun Battalion, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Sergeant First Class Hilton showed exceptional courage and judgment in directing his men. He kept liaison with all elements of the company at all times.