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 Scott M. Moore, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the Clearing Company, 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, at Rimbach, Germany, on 11 September 1953. While driving a 2 1/2 ton truck and trailer in convoy on field maneuvers, he stopped his vehicle in the center of the closely congested town of Rimbach. He observed that the trailer load of gasoline which he was towing was burning fiercely. Realizing the consequences that might result to the town, its population , and himself if the gasoline exploded, Sergeant Moore, with complete disregard for his personal safety, ordered his comrades out of the truck, promptly reentered the vehicle, and moved it to an uninhabited area. With the help of another soldier and a German civilian, he disconnected the trailer. While the truck was driven to a safe area, he remained in the vicinity of the trailer to warn personnel who were unaware of the danger. Sergeant Moore’s prompt and courageous actions reflect great credit on himself and the military service.