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 Staff Sergeant Arthur L. Guile, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 7 November 1970 while assigned to the United States Army Air Defense School at Fort Bliss, Texas. He voluntarily placed his life in grave peril to save the lives of the mother and her one-year-old child by rescuing them from their burning home at Fort Bliss, Texas. Sergeant Guile acted swiftly with skill and decisiveness, thereby insuring that no loss of life or severe injury occurred, either to himself or the occupants of the house. Sergeant Guile’s rapid reaction in a situation of extreme peril reflect great credit on him the, United States Army Air Defense School, and the military service and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.