By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Russel T. Hume, 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. Chaplain Hume distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Romagne, France, 14 – 18 October 1918, in caring for the wounded under heavy enemy fire.