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 First Class George E. Long, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the United States Army Garrison, Detachment 4, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, on 6 October 1960, at Organ, New Mexico. While traveling en route from the White Sands Missile Range to Las Cruces, Sergeant Long saw a house trailer on fire, and drove immediately to the scene and assisted in extinguishing the blaze. In the process of combating the fire, and after being informed that a man was trapped inside, the intense heat from the burning shellacked trailer walls ignited and exploded several thousand rounds of small arms ammunition. In the face of overwhelming heat, heavy smoke, and the possible danger of being hit by flying bullets, Sergeant Long entered the flaming trailer and, without regard for his own personal safety, located and aided in carrying the victim to safety. Promptly administering first aid, he then placed the unconscious man in a vehicle for transportation to the United States Army Dispensary at the White Sands Muscle Range. During the more than thirteen-mile drive to the dispensary, Sergeant Long applied artificial respiration to the victim who apparently suffered from cyanosis and shock. The prompt and courageous action taken by Sergeant Long undoubtedly saved the man’s life. Sergeant Long’s unselfish heroism is in the most cherished traditions of the United States Army, and reflects distinct credit upon himself and the military service.