By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Eddie Tessler (ASN: 2259877), 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 Tessler distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 362d Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 12 October 1918, while on duty as a runner.