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 Master Sergeant Everett A. Gattis, United States Air Force, for heroism involving risk of life as a Line Chief, 30th Bombardment Squadron, on 27 September 1952. On that date, Sergeant Gattis rescued a crash crew fireman from burning gasoline surrounding a crashed and burning aircraft. During an emergency landing, a B-29 went out of control, immediately bursting into flames. Three crash crew firemen were trapped by burning gasoline as they were attempting to extinguish the burning aircraft. Sergeant Gattis, immediately realizing the seriousness of the fireman’s plight, and without regard for his personal safety, plunged into the flames, successfully carrying one of the firemen to an area of safety where he extinguished the fireman’s blazing clothing with wet grass. Sergeant Gattis’ presence of mind and heroic action undoubtedly saved the fireman from critical injury and possible death. Through his high personal courage and exemplary devotion to duty, Sergeant Gattis reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.