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 Hayes S. Noble, United States Army, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy when a fire was discovered in the battery motor park at North Ireland in 1942. Sergeant Noble drove a vehicle covered with a burning camouflage net out of the line of vehicles. He then returned for another one which was on fire, and attempted to drive it away. However, the heat was too intense and he was forced outside of the vehicle. He guided it by standing on the running board while it was being towed away from the other vehicles. As a result of his prompt and voluntary actions and complete disregard for his own welfare he was able to get the fire under control, thereby saving valuable government property from damage by fire. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Noble on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.