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 Sergeant Hans Wirth, British Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 21 January 1946, at Torre Anmanziata, Italy. When fire broke out in an ammunition train, endangering the lives and property of all in the area, he immediately began fighting the fire and, without regard for his safety, removed several of the wagons of ammunition to reduce possibility of the fire’s spreading. Sergeant Wirth’s personal courage and quick action in an emergency reflect great credit on himself and the military service.