By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Ralph A. Wiltse (ASN: 2413824), 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. Corporal Wiltse distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 303d Field Signal Battalion, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Grand-Pre, France, 22 October 1918. After being severely wounded, he returned to duty after having his wound dressed.