By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) Charles B. Kelly, 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. Captain (Infantry) Kelly distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Puvenelle Sector, France, 14 – 16 October 1918. After being gassed, he remained on duty.