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 Technical Sergeant William F. Elliot, United States Air Force, for heroism involving risk of life while attached to the 93d Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group, (Medium), FIFTH Air Force. On 15 November 1950, Sergeant Elliott was on the scene of an aircraft accident on the runway at Kadena Air Base. When Sergeant Elliott arrived at the accident spot, he found the flight engineer of the bomber in a semi-conscious state, approximately 15 feet from the burning aircraft and unable to move. The excessive heat, detonation of incendiary-type ammunition and 50 caliber ammunition greatly endangered the life of the injured man. Sergeant Elliott immediately went to his aid and assisted in removing him to a safe area, where medical aid was administered. Sergeant Elliott’s courage, quick-thinking and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.