The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Specialist Second Class Henry J. Landry, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Lee Hall, Virginia, on 27 January 1956. Awakened by an explosion of a boiler in a nearby cleaning plant, Specialist Landry rushed to the site of the accident. Upon being informed that a civilian operator was in the building, which was now aflame, Specialist Landry unhesitatingly entered to rescue him. The victim was found under a pile of burning debris which was soaked with oil and chemicals. Aided by a companion Specialist Landry quickly removed the debris and succeeded in removing the injured man seconds before the building collapsed. The prompt and courageous action of Specialist Landry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.