By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Alex Aquilino, 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. Private Aquilino distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Consenvoye, France, 9 October 1918, while assisting the wounded to the rear under enemy fire.