The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Roland J. Perron, United States Army Air Forces, for heroism on 29 May 1947, as flight engineer on a B-29 aircraft which crash-landed and burned shortly after take-off from Ladd Field, Alaska. Despite serious injuries and with utter disregard for personal safety, he successfully rescued two helpless crewmen from the burning aircraft and attempted the rescue of a third before the explosive flames drove him away. Lieutenant Perron’s unselfish behavior was above the call of duty and is a credit to himself and the United States Air Force.