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 Joseph E. Sayers, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company D, 53d Signal Battalion, near Hornbeck, Louisiana, on 23 November 1955. When Private Sayers discovered that the radio antenna of a _-ton truck had come into contact with a high voltage wire and that the two occupants were unconscious and subject the electrocution, he together with another enlisted man , ran to the vehicle. Though sparks were flying from the foot of one of the occupants, Private Sayers disregarded his own safety and, removing his belt, placed it under the leg of one victim. Assisted by his companion, he extracted an unconscious officer from the vehicle. In attempting as similar procedure with the other victim Private Sayers received a shock which burned his face and knocked him unconscious. The prompt and courageous action of Private Sayers in the face of danger reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.