By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Alfred F. Hever (ASN: 1751391), 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. Sergeant Hever distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 312th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 17 October 1918, in reconnoitering the citadel and hill north of Grand Pre, France, and securing valuable information.