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 Technician Fifth Grade Robert S. Schuetz (ASN: 37156394), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division in northern France. On 14 June 1944 an airplane crashed on its takeoff and began to burn. Disregarding the impending explosion, Technician Fifth Grade Schuetz rushed to the plane and extricated the observer who was still alive before the gasoline tank exploded. His fearlessness and prompt action saved the life of the plane observer who would otherwise have burned to death in a few moments.