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 First Class Roscoe D. Stout, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Detachment 11, Headquarters 5115th SU, with station at Mobridge, South Dakota, on 14 September 1955. Sergeant Stout, while at home, discovered a five-year-old boy in the back yard completely enveloped in flames and screaming hopelessly in terror and pain. Without regard for his personal safety Sergeant Stout immediately rushed to the child’s aid and managed to smother the flames with his hands and body. Sergeant Stout, still ignoring the pain of his own burns, took the young boy to the hospital for treatment. Sergeant Stout’s prompt, brave and thoughtful action was undoubtedly a major factor in saving the life of the boy reflecting great credit on himself and the military service.