By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Raoul E. Pronovost (ASN: 1099188), 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 First Class Pronovost distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Vandieres, France, 12 October 1918. Although gassed, he refused to leave his post until the rest of the wounded were administered to.