By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Bernard Gillece (ASN: 1708617), 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. Sergeant Gillece distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Charlevaux, France, 3 to 7 October 1918, while on patrols which obtained valuable information.