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 Alan W. Northcutt, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 18 July 1967, while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry, 2d Infantry Division. At 1130 hours, while he was supervising the turn in of ammunition and grenades by a patrol in the Company’s Operations Room, he heard something hit the floor. Turning around, he observed a grenade on the floor with a handle separated from the body. He immediately shouted a warning to the other men in the room. Then with complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Northcutt exposed himself to possible injury to ensure the safety of the personnel under his supervision by pushing one of the men down behind a counter, thus saving him from serious injury and possible death, while sustaining serious injury to himself. His outstanding performance of duty is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 2d Infantry Division and the United States Army. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal awarded to Sergeant Northcutt for General Orders Number 301, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, APO San Francisco 96224, dated 1 November 1967.]