By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Uil Lane, 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. Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Lane distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 29 September 1918, north of Fesnes, and by brilliant leadership.