(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Private First Class Edward C. Hecht, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 70th Armored Infantry Battalion, 20th Armored Division in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.