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 Lisle A. Secotte, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, First Regimental Combat Team, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, near West Point, New York, on 4 May 1957. While driving over Storm King Mountain Private Secotte was passed by another car which crashed into the retaining wall about 200 yards ahead and burst into flames. Without hesitation Private Secotte rushed to the vehicle in order to assist the driver. Upon opening the door he discovered the victim pinned under the dashboard. Despite the danger of fire reaching the gas tank, Private Secotte, with the assistance of two companions pulled the victim from the car and extinguished his burning clothing minutes before an explosion enveloped the vehicle in flames. The prompt and courageous action of Private Secotte reflects great credit on himself and the military service.