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 Sergeant Vincent Leechi, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Detachment No. 3, 1262d Army Service Unit, at Fort Dix New Jersey, on 7 November 1952. Sergeant Leechi, upon hearing an explosion rushed to the impact area of a rifle-grenade range and discovered that a detail of men had entered the impact area while proceeding to the scene of a brush fire. Being fully cognizant of the density of unexploded grenades in the area and without regard for his personal safety, he proceeded into the area where he administered first aid to three wounded men, prevented panic, and led the detail from the impact area to safety. While leading the men out to safety, a second explosion occurred. Sergeant Leechi found four men were injured and the range officer killed by the explosion. He again administered first aid, prevented panic, and led the remaining men of this group to a place of safety. The prompt, courageous, and determined action taken by Sergeant Leechi in twice entering a hazardous area, preventing panic, administering first aid to the wounded and guiding uninjured men from the impact area, reflect distinct credit on himself and the military service.