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 Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward A. Hallett, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 807th Airborne Engineer Battalion, at Fort Bragg, North Caroline on 6 October 1954. While inspecting parking lots in the new division area at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he observes a C-119 aircraft crash into an open area near a group of new buildings. Colonel Hallett arriving at the scene of the crash, and with complete disregard for his personal safety entered the flaming wreckage. He began fighting the fire with a fire extinguisher and putting out the fire on and around a soldier pinned in the wreckage. After the fire extinguisher played out, he began rescue work which resulted in freeing the soldier, who was pinned between part of the wreckage and a large container. After this action Colonel Hallett repeatedly entered the burning wreckage to assist in fighting the fire. The prompt and courageous action of Colonel Hallett undoubtedly saved the life of the trapped soldier and reflects distinct credit on himself and the military service.