By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Walter Sanderson (ASN: 2840), 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 Sanderson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fismes, France, 22 July 1918, in caring for the wounded under heavy artillery barrage.