By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) John A. Slagen, 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. Second Lieutenant Slagen distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Ardeuil, France, 29 September 1918. Although gassed, he remained on duty and continued to lead his platoon in the advance.