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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Joseph W. Feeley (ASN: 0-2010223), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 19 February 1952 in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea. On that date, a fire, caused by an explosion, had two soldiers trapped in a bunker. Upon being called to the scene, he unhesitatingly took full command of the situation. Jumping down into the flaming bunker through a hole in the roof, he succeeded in lifting the entrapped men to his comrades on the outside. He performed this act in spite of the fact that the fire was growing in intensity, and stored ammunition was causing violent explosions. It was only after he was sure that the two men had reached safety that he climbed from the burning bunker himself. His performance involved great personal hazard and the voluntary risk of his own life. The heroism displayed by Lieutenant Feeley reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.