By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Alvin S. Thurston (ASN: 1396504), 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 Thurston distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 130th Ambulance Company, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near