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 Corporal Guy N. Waite (ASN: 203223554), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States. While serving with Troop C, *** Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), III Corps, in *****, Belgium, on 16 January 1945. When a field range exploded in the troop kitchen, the entire room was set aflame and the only occupant was rendered unconscious. Corporal Waite and a companion, with complete disregard for personal safety, entered the flaming room and carried the unconscious man to safety, thereby saving his life. The bold and heroic action of Technician Fifth Grade McClung in the face of great personal danger reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.