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 Abraham Malaster, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of 9361st Technical Service Unit, at Texarkana, Arkansas, on 4 December 1955. While driving through the city at about 0130 hours, Private Malaster saw flames raging from a second story apartment window. Though the fire was well advanced he dashed into the building without thought of danger to himself and by shouting and pounding on doors awakened a family to two adults and two children. When he kicked open the door of the rear apartment flames flared out, engulfing the landing and cutting off access to the stairs by the victims. Despite the flames and dense smoke Private Malaster remained on the stairwell and instructed the parents to hand the children to him, carried them outside, and then assisted the adults out of the building only a few minutes before all escape became impossible. Private Malaster’s prompt action and selfless devotion in saving others reflect great credit on himself and the military service.