(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Staff Sergeant William C. Gutknecht (ASN: 33034179), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in the port of Devonshire, England, on 24 February 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Staff Sergeant Gutknecht reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.