The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Airman Dale E. Roberts, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at the corner of Clover Street, Hampton, Virginia, on 15 February 1977. On that date, Airman Roberts, showing complete disregard for falling debris, excessive smoke, and his own life, unhesitatingly, and repeatedly, rushed into a blazing house in attempts to save the life of an eighty-nine year old resident, until the rapidly expanding condition had blocked all avenues of rescue. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Airman Roberts reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.