By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Nickolis Waskewich (ASN: 73727), 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 First Class Waskewich distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Seicheprey, France, 10 April 1918. Although wounded, he remained at his post until relieved.