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) Lee Sumner, 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) Sumner distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 362d Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Gesnes, France, 29 September 1918, while establishing a guide wire for the withdrawal of a battalion under heavy artillery fire.