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 Peter Constantino (ASN: 33339108), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the *** Field Artillery Battalion, 83d Infantry Division, on 31 July 1944, near ****, France. When a fire started in a house being used as sleeping quarters for the wire section of his organization and ignited a bag containing four rockets, Corporal Constantino, utterly disregarding his own safety, ran to the fire, seized the burning bag and emptied the rockets. This courageous action undoubtedly saved the eleven men present in the room from possible death or serious injury. Corporal Constantino’s conspicuous bravery and cool headedness reflect the highest credit upon himself.