By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private John Reinerts (ASN: 2293105), 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 Reinerts distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Gesnes, France, 26 September 1918, while acting as a runner.