By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) V. S. Hillock, 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. First Lieutenant Hillock distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 142d Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 26 October 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, and by his brilliant leadership.