By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Will H. Rice (ASN: 1482718), 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 Rice distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, 13 June 1918, in aiding in the attack of a German strong point.