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 Specialist Third Class Hugo W. Weiss, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while on leave en route from assignment in Korea to assignment at Fort Lee, Virginia, on 18 November 1955, when the civilian aircraft in which he was a passenger crashed and burned approximately one mile south of Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington. Although Specialist Weiss was badly burned, he unhesitatingly entered into rescue work without the slightest regard for his own safety. His quick thinking and prompt action in extinguishing the flaming clothing of one soldier was instrumental in saving his life. Specialist Weiss entered the flaming wreckage in an attempt to extricate others from their trapped positions and though his efforts proved to be in vain his complete disregard for his personal safety and alert presence of mind in the face of great danger earned the respect of his comrades and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.