By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Sergeant Robert Swanson, Jr. (ASN: 203062), 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. First Sergeant Swanson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 1st Ammunition Train, 1st Divison, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in on 10 October 1918.