By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major (Infantry) A. B. Richeson, 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. Major (Infantry) Richeson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 364th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Tronsol Farm, Eclisfontaine, France, 27 September 1918, while directing his battalion in attack.