By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Edwin Wright (ASN: 2385903), 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 Wright distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 61st Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cunel, France, 14 October 1918, in administering first aid to the wounded under heavy shell fire.