By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Supply Sergeant Benjamin H. Hess (ASN: 559349), 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. Supply Sergeant Hess distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 58th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Septsarges, France, 28 September 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.