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 Corporal Ivory Rhodes, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in the vicinity of Pusan, Korea, on 8 April 1955. On that day, a gasoline tractor-trailer with a defective float on the pump pipes was brought into the motor pool for repairs. While repairing the defective mechanism, the driver of the vehicle was overcome by gasoline fumes and lost consciousness in the tank. The assistant driver who had entered the tank to rescue the unconscious man had also been overcome by the fumes. Although he realized the risk of his own life, Corporal Rhodes entered the fume-filled gasoline tank through the narrow opening at the top in an attempt to rescue his two comrades. Through resolute effort, Corporal Rhodes succeeded in rescuing the assistant driver and was himself nearly overcome by fumes. The intrepid actions of Corporal Rhodes resulted in the saving of his comrade’s life, reflecting great credit on himself and upholding the highest traditions of the military service.