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 Albert A. Tamker, United States Army, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, at Gusap, New Guinea, on 27 December 1943. When a bomber crashed near his gun position, trapping three injured crew members, Private Tamker immediately rushed to the aircraft to tear away the fuselage and free the injured men. Despite imminent danger and exploding gasoline he succeeded, with later assistance by two others, in securing the injured crew members and carrying them to safety. The heroism displayed by Private Tamker on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.