By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Wagoner Charles A. Baudouine (ASN: 1397035), 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. Wagoner Baudouine distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 130th Field Hospital, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Bethincourt, France, 3 October 1918, in caring for wounded under heavy shell fire.