By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Yare F. Brich (ASN: 1343386), 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 Brich distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 145th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Eyne, Belgium, 3 November 1918, in rendering first aid to the wounded under heavy shell fire.