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 Master Sergeant William C. Loman, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery B, 3d GM Battalion, at Fort Bliss, Texas, on 31 March 1955. As an erector operator was removing a guided missile from a launcher, the tip of the missile contacted power lines carrying 13,800 volts. The operator received severe electrical shock from a remote control box he was cradling in his arms. Sergeant Loman unhesitatingly, with utter disregard for his own safety, wrested the box and cable from the man’s grasp and threw it clear of other individuals in the immediate area. At the same time, he coolly dispatched other members of the crew to phone for an ambulance and to report the incident. Sergeant Loman also had the erector and missile removed from contact with the power lines. His alertness and courageous action, with utter disregard for his own safety, undoubtedly saved the operator’s life and prevented injury and possible loss of life to his fellow soldiers in the area. Sergeant Loman’s prompt and gallant action reflects distinct credit on himself and the military service.