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 Herbert J. Kaniaupio, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 2d Battalion 1st Basic Combat Training Brigade, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, on 11 January 1969. While sitting in his mobile trailer at the Sunny Knoll Mobile Court, Columbia, South Carolina, Specialist Kaniaupio observed a fire in an nearby trailer occupied by a retired officer of the United States Army. Specialist Kaniaupio immediately notified the fire department and, while awaiting the arrival of the fire department equipment, ran to the trailer and, using his shirt as a smoke mask, despite the considerable danger, removed the unconscious body of the officer from the burning trailer. He then re-entered the trailer to remote personal property and, after arrival of the members of the fire department, assisted them in extinguishing the flames. Through his quick thinking and fast action, Specialist Kaniaupio prevented a possible fire catastrophe in the Mobile Court. Specialist Kanaiupio’s complete disregard for his own safety, his courage, and his complete regard for his fellow man are evidence of his sincere dedication and reflect credit upon him and the United States Army.