By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Victor Vanyek (ASN: 1387982), 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 Vanyek distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 26 September 1918. Although twice painfully wounded he continued in the advance until weak from the loss of blood.