By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Eric A. Astlett (ASN: 10376), 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 First Class Astlett distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with S.S.U. 647, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Norry, France, 15 September 1918, in caring for the wounded under heavy enemy shell fire.