By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Walter A. Johansen (ASN: 1375166), 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 Johansen distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 58th Field Artillery Brigade, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Barricourt, France, 1 to 11 November 1918, while on emergency missions.