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 First Class George E. Bigger, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 105th Signal Detachment (RM Type E), at Gary, Indiana, on 12 March 1955. Private Bigger was making repairs on a radar set in a Jamesway Hut late in the evening. While one of the other soldiers was filling an oil stove, some spilled oil ignited and a flash fire occurred, cutting off the only exit in the hut. Private Bigger immediately kicked out a portion of the wooden wall and escaped from the building. Upon gaining safety, he realized that two other soldiers who were in the hut had not followed him out. Without hesitation, and despite painful burns, Private Bigger returned to the hut and pulled one of the men through the flames to safety. The intense heat prevented him from returning again, and the other soldier perished in the fire. The prompt and courageous action of Private Bigger reflect great credit on himself and the military service.