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) Richard E. Wallace (ASN: 0-5217547), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters Company, Committee Group, United States Army Training Center, Armor, on 16 December 1965 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. As Safety Officer of a hand grenade range, Lieutenant Wallace was in a bunker with a trainee when the trainee threw a live grenade in a manner which caused it to fall inside the bunker and at the feet of the soldier. In the face of great danger, Lieutenant Wallace quickly pushed the soldier to a prone position, leapt over him, seized the grenade, and threw it outside the protective wall of the bunker moments before it exploded. His prompt actions, indomitable courage, and complete disregard for his own safety in this hazardous situation prevented injury or possible loss of life to the training. Lieutenant Wallace’s heroic conduct in this emergency is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Wallace for meritorious service on 16 December 1965 as announced in General Orders Number 15, Headquarters United States Army Armor Center, Fort Knox Kentucky, dated 24 January 1966.]