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 Specialist Fourth Class Clarence Q. Oliver (ASN: RA-67129188), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy force on 31 August 1968 while serving with Troop G, 2d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date in the vicinity of Loc Ninh, Specialist Oliver’s unit was conducting a sweep mission in an attempt to locate elements of a North Vietnamese Army unit which was operating in the immediate area. While nearing the suspected enemy position in an area of dense vegetation, the loader riding on the back deck of the tank directly in front of Specialist Oliver’s vehicle was struck by a tree limb, knocking him off the tank. As the vegetation was too heavy to continue the forward movement, the tank driver began to back up in order to find another route. Observing that the stunned loader was about to be crushed by the tank, Specialist Oliver leaped from his vehicle and dashed to the aid of the injured man. By the time he reached him, the tank’s treads were already straddling the crewman. Specialist Oliver, with complete disregard for his personal safety, immediately ducked under the tank’s exhaust grill, grabbed the stunned loader and began dragging him backwards as the tank continued its movement. Specialist Oliver continued to drag his injured comrade from under the tank until the tank commander became aware of the situation and halted the vehicle. Specialist Four Oliver’s unwavering devotion to duty, disregard of personal safety in the face of extreme danger and deep concern for the welfare of his comrade were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.