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Headquarters, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea
General Orders No. 79 1 - December 23, 1952
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 Corporal Roy Farris (ASN: US-56146041), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of a signal construction company, in the vicinity of Chunchon, Korea. On the afternoon of 14 November 1952, Corporal Farris saw an amphibious vehicle carrying several of his comrades sink in a deep, wide river. Observing some of the passengers floundering helplessly in the fast-moving current, he plunged without hesitation into the icy water and swam quickly to one of the drowning men. Seizing him, he managed to drag him to safety. Then, despite the fact that he was all but exhausted by his efforts, he re-entered the water and, with the aid of a rope, rescued a second soldier. The heroic efforts of Corporal Farris undoubtedly saved the lives of two of his comrades and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 188 - 19 April 1952
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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Joseph W. Feeley (ASN: 0-2010223), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 19 February 1952 in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea. On that date, a fire, caused by an explosion, had two soldiers trapped in a bunker. Upon being called to the scene, he unhesitatingly took full command of the situation. Jumping down into the flaming bunker through a hole in the roof, he succeeded in lifting the entrapped men to his comrades on the outside. He performed this act in spite of the fact that the fire was growing in intensity, and stored ammunition was causing violent explosions. It was only after he was sure that the two men had reached safety that he climbed from the burning bunker himself. His performance involved great personal hazard and the voluntary risk of his own life. The heroism displayed by Lieutenant Feeley reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders No. 358 - 7 October 1952
The Soldier's Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy is awarded to Sergeant Keith E. Fiene, US55172739, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, who distinguished himself by heroic actions and outstanding courage near Kumgong-ni, Korea, on 30 August 1952. On that date, while leading a group of men on a training march, Sergeant Fiene unknowingly entered an unmarked mine field. A mine exploded, injuring three men. Sergeant Fiene immediately reorganized some of the men into a rescue party and led them down the hill. After removing the first casualty, Sergeant Fiene, with complete disregard for personal safety, returned to the mined area to further supervise the removal of the other two injured men. By this time a rescue party had arrived. As they were preparing to evacuate another casualty, still another mine was detonated. Sergeant Fiene, although painfully injured by the blast, continued his mission of aid and evacuation for the wounded. Sergeant Fiene's heroic devotion to duty, willingness to endanger himself to protect his men, and valiant spirit reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service. Entered the Federal service from Omaha, Nebraska.
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 315 - August 14, 1953
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress, approved 2 July 1926 (WD Bul. 8, 1926), the Soldier's Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy during the dates indicated is awarded to Master Sergeant Clarence J. Fisher, Army Medical Service, United States Army, Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy on 28 July 1953 in the vicinity of Ansan, North Korea. At approximately 1555 hours on that date, an ammunition dump exploded, inflicting many casualties. Sergeant Fisher, working in an Aid Station not far from the dump immediately rushed to the area. Quickly appraising the situation and realizing the dire need for medical attention, he began administering first aid to the seriously wounded men. Although completely exposed to the still burning and exploding shells, he worked unceasingly for two hours giving aid and preparing for the evacuation of the critically wounded. By his prompt and courageous actions in this emergency, Sergeant Fisher quickened the evacuation of the wounded and injured, thus keeping the death rate at a minimum. The inspirational conduct and heroic actions displayed by Sergeant Fisher reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Home of Record: New Jersey
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 35 - May 13, 1954
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 Lewis C. Fogarty, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 811th Signal Company (Service), Fort Richardson, Alaska, in saving the life of a child at McChord Air Force Base, Seattle, Washington, on 6 September 1953. Immediately after the crash landing of a Northwest Airlines Constellation, on which he was a passenger, he was evacuating the aircraft which had burst into flame upon impact. Hearing the cries of a hysterical woman about the loss of her child, Sergeant Fogarty, with complete disregard for his personal safety, returned to the interior of the airplane to search for the child. He successfully located the infant in the forward section and carried the child to safety through the expanding conflagration thereby suffering severe burns about his hands, arms and face. He continued to care for the child without regard to his injuries until relieved by medical personnel. Sergeant Fogarty's prompt and courageous action reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division
General Orders No. 246 - July 20, 1952
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 Corporal James S. Franklin (ASN: RA-14371485), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Battery C, 3d Antiaircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 29 March 1952, near Tapko-ri, Korea, Corporal Franklin and two fellow soldiers were in their squad tent when it suddenly burst into flames. The men worked desperately to remove all equipment from the burning tent. As one of the men re-entered the flaming inferno, the tent collapsed and trapped the man. Realizing that his comrade was probably unconscious and would be burned to death unless removed immediately, Corporal Franklin waded through the lapping flames and brought the seriously burned man to safety. Corporal Franklin's outstanding heroism and untiring devotion to duty were instrumental in saving the life of a fellow soldier and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division
General Orders No. 19 - January 11, 1952
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 [then Corporal] Milton Fulmore (ASN: RA-38159364), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with as a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 64th Tank Battalion (Medium), 3d Infantry Division, in action in Korea. On 6 June 1951, when a tank caught fire while connected to a recovery vehicle in the tank parking yard at Inchon, Korea, Sergeant Fulmore, observing the great danger to all the tanks in the area, unhesitatingly ran to the recovery vehicle and drove it approximately 50 yards into an open area while towing the burning tank. Disregarding his personal safety, he assisted in disconnecting the vehicles as flames swirled around the tow bar connection and ammunition within the burning tank began to explode. Mounting the recovery vehicle, he then drove it to a safe distance thereby saving valuable equipment from destruction. Sergeant Fulmore's heroic and courageous initiative reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 35 - May 13, 1954
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 Major (Chemical Corps) Douthit L. Furches, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the Reserve Officers Training Corps Instructor Group, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, near Clemmons, North Carolina, on 2 July 1953. While fishing in the Yadkin River at the Idols Power Dam, he observed a boy who was swimming in the river nearby caught in the swift current and being helplessly swept toward the power dam intake. Without regard for his personal safety, Major Furches unhesitatingly plunged into the water beyond marked safety limits and quickly proceeded to effect the rescue. He succeeded in reaching the swimmer in the main channel at a point approximately 25 yards from the intake proper. He grasped hold of the boy, lifting him from beneath the surface of the muddy, swift water and returned him safely to shore. Major Furches' prompt and courageous action undoubtedly saved the life of the distressed swimmer and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.