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 Colonel (Medical Corps) Arthur W. Buswell, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on the morning of 12 December 1968 at Hunter Liggett, California, while assigned as a member of G2/3 Section, Headquarters, United States Army Combat Developments Command Experimentation Command, Fort Ord, California. Colonel Buswell’s heroic effort that endangered his own life, was responsible for saving the life of a pilot of a U-1A Otter involved in a crash in which Colonel Buswell was a passenger. The plane became engulfed in flame after crashing. All passengers exited through the rear door. After a quick head count was taken, it was noted that the pilot was trapped in his cabin. The pilot was almost completely enveloped in flames when Colonel Buswell appeared at the pilot’s window. Colonel Buswell opened the door from the outside and helped the pilot from the aircraft. Had it not been for the courage of Colonel Buswell in returning to the burning aircraft, the pilot would have perished in the fire. It was apparent to everyone at the crash scene that the aircraft was about to explode when Colonel Buswell returned to release the pilot, and it did explode very shortly after they left the aircraft. Through Colonel Buswell’s presence of mind, ready courage and deep concern for the welfare of others, he risked a hazardous action and prevented the possible loss of life. Colonel Buswell’s heroic conduct and prompt action in this emergency situation are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon them in the military service.