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 Julius E. Barefoot (ASN: RA-34306232), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery C, 52d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, at Pakchon, Korea, on 14 November 1950. When a fire broke out near an ammunition truck he unhesitatingly rushed to the scene to fight the blaze. With utter disregard for safety, he mounted the truck, as it became enveloped in flames and removed the ammunition. In spite of the danger of explosion he continued to brave the flames until all ammunition had been removed. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Barefoot reflects great credit on himself and the military service.