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 Private First Class [then Private] Robert E. Ogura, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fort Greely, Alaska on 28 March 1970. On that date Private Ogura was a fire fighter assigned to the Post Fire Station. When his section responded to a fire at an eight-family apartment building, he was informed that children were trapped in the furiously burning building. Private Ogura donned self-contained breathing apparatus, and after several attempts to enter the building had failed because of intense heat and thick smoke, gained entry through an upstairs window, in the company of the Post Fire Marshall. Private Ogura, unable to see because of the smoke, removed his mask and searched one bedroom, finding a little girl unconscious in a large toy storage box. He picked up the little girl and started to make his way to the window. Midway between the window and the toy box, Private Ogura was overcome by the heat and smoke and collapsed on the floor. Moments later, Private Ogura with help from the Fire Marshall, carried the child to the window, where she was lowered to waiting medical personnel. Private Ogura’s readiness to enter the burning building and his willingness to sacrifice his life, if necessary, were instrumental in saving the life of the child. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Private Ogura is reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.