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 Gordon Wireman, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Student Company 11, The Southeastern Signal School, Camp Gordon, Georgia, in Augusta, Georgia, on 9 May 1954. While walking past a residence on Walker Street he and comrade observed a fire in the downstairs portion of an old, frame type, two-story building. Even though informed that the building was believed to be unoccupied, with initiative and foresight he unhesitatingly entered the flaming building shouting alarms attempting to arouse any possible residents. Two persons were discovered vainly attempting to escape from the second floor. Despite the raging flames and intense smoke, Private Wireman rushed to the assistance of the victims without regard for his personal safety. Through his heroic action the two occupants were rescued and brought to a place of safety. Private Wireman’s prompt and courageous action was responsible for preventing serious injury or possible death to the two trapped persons and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.