By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Air Service) William B. Wynn, United States Army Air Service, 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. Captain Wynn distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with 8th Aero Squadron, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the St. Mihiel Salient, France, 12 September 1918, while on an infantry liaison mission.