By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Charles Smith (ASN: 2256877), 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. Sergeant Smith distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Gesnes, France, 9 October 1918, in successfully leading his platoon in the capture of Hill 269.