By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Elzler J. Chateauvert (ASN: 147099), 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 Chateauvert distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Trench Mortar Battery, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Mouilly, France, 14 September 1918, while on duty as a runner.