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 Sergeant Arthur F. Louro, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Service Company, Transportation Research and Development Command,, at Lee Hall, Virginia, on 27 January 1956. Awakened by an explosion of a boiler in a nearby cleaning plant, Sergeant Louro 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. Calling upon a companion for assistance Sergeant Louro removed the debris and succeeded in removing the injured man seconds before the building collapsed. The prompt and courageous action of Sergeant Louro reflects great credit on himself and the military service.