By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Miss Cora Langdon Van Norden, Salvation Army, a United States Civilian, 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 her. Miss Van Norden distinguished herself by gallantry in action while attached to the 82d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during operations in the Toul and Montdidier Sectors, France, during February and March 1918, in carrying supplies to the front area under shell fire.