By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Frank L. Wallace (ASN: 3138145), 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 Wallace distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Binarville, France, 1 October 1918, in going to the assistance of his wounded platoon commander under terrific enemy shell and mortar fire.