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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) David S. Johnson (ASN: 0-974259), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 74th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion, 18th Antiaircraft artillery Group, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 5 January 1954. When Lieutenant Johnson was notified that an apartment in the building across from his own was on fire he immediately rushed to the scene of the fire and attempted to enter the burning apartment which was located on the second floor. Being partially overcome by the intense smoke and heat he was unsuccessful in his first attempt and returned to the ground floor for air. With utter disregard for his personal safety he returned to the blazing apartment to make a positive determination that the occupants were either already out or attempt evacuation. He crawled into the apartment and found an unconscious woman on the floor. Unable to stand, owing to the intensity of the smoke and flames, he dragged her and himself out into the hall where he was assisted in the completion of the rescue, removing the victim to a place of safety. The prompt, courageous, and determined action taken by Lieutenant Johnson in the face of grave danger reflects distinct credit on himself and the military service.