By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Archie J. Bradley (ASN: 71046), 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. Corporal Bradley distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Bouersches, France, 20 July 1918. Although slightly wounded, he refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his platoon until the objective was reached.