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 Keith E. Fiene (ASN: US-55172739), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as, a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Sergeant Fiene distinguished himself by heroic actions and outstanding courage near Kumgong-ni, Korea, on 30 August 1952. On that date, while leading a group of men on a training march, Sergeant Fiene unknowingly entered an unmarked mine field. A mine exploded, injuring three men. Sergeant Fiene immediately reorganized some of the men into a rescue party and led them down the hill. After removing the first casualty, Sergeant Fiene, with complete disregard for personal safety, returned to the mined area to further supervise the removal of the other two injured men. By this time a rescue party had arrived. As they were preparing to evacuate another casualty, still another mine was detonated. Sergeant Fiene, although painfully injured by the blast, continued his mission of aid and evacuation for the wounded. Sergeant Fiene’s heroic devotion to duty, willingness to endanger himself to protect his men, and valiant spirit reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.