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 First Class Clifford K. Potter, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Detachment 3320th Area Service Unit, Raleigh, North Carolina, on 17 September 1954. Sergeant Potter sighted an armed fugitive who was being pursued by a city policeman. With complete disregard for his own safety he also pursued the fugitive, captured, disarmed and restrained him until police arrived placing him under arrest. Sergeant Potter’s heroism and unhesitating action exemplified the highest type of citizenship and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.