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 Joseph M. Yandon (ASN: 1458903), 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 Yandon distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the Regimental Intelligence Section, 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 26 September 1918, in making a reconnaissance of the front lines.