He was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroism in dousing a gasoline fire. His commanding officer wrote:

Soldiers Medal - Apr 1944

"For heroism displayed at APO 244, on 23 Oct 1944. When a field servicing gasoline truck parked near a heavy bombardment aircraft burst into flames, each with utter disregard for his own personal safety, seized fire extinguishers from another loaded gasoline trailer and successfully smothered the fire. Each, by his prompt courageous action in the face of great danger, helped prevent a disaster which would probably have destroyed several hundred thousand dollars worth of vital government equipment, including one heavy bomber, two gasoline serving units, and the organizational maintenance buildings and equipment a short distance away, and would probably seriously burned personnel within the buildings. the heroism displayed by these men was an inspiration for the men who work with them and reflect highest credit upon each and the military service."

Arnold D Code