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 Specialist Fourth Class Hubert R. Rockey, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Service Company, United States Army Aviation Center Troop Brigade (Provisional), Fort Rucker, Alabama, in rescuing a fellow soldier on 21 January 1967. While watching Specialist David Sunderland flying a model airplane, he saw the plane come in contact with high voltage wires. The control lines of the plane conducted the electricity to Specialist Sunderland, knocking him unconscious and causing his clothing to burst into flames. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Specialist Rockey, lifted the unconscious man from the wires by his belt and rolled him on the ground to extinguish the flames. He then ran to a nearby house and called for an ambulance. Returning to the scene, he found the victim was unconscious and had been wrapped in a blanket. He then went to meet the ambulance and guided it around the live wires. Specialist Rockey’s prompt actions saved the victim from further injury and possible loss of life. His quick thinking, outstanding courage, and willingness to sacrifice his own life for another, reflects great credit upon himself in the military service.