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 First Class Pat W. Mysinger, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Hattiesburg, Mississippi on 29 June 1969. On that date, Private Mysinger was in a convoy en route to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for training. He was driving a one-quarter-ton truck and saw a two-and-one-half-ton truck hit another truck, glance off, hit a gasoline tanker, and explode into flames. Immediately stopping his vehicle, Private Mysinger ran to the scene where he noticed a soldier lying on the highway completely engulfed in flames. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Private Mysinger picked up the burning soldier and took him to the side of the road. At this time, the flames and heat were intense as the gasoline tanker and the two-and-one-half-ton truck burned fiercely. Private Mysinger smothered the flames of the burning soldier with his own body and his fatigue clothing and by ripping the clothing from the injured soldier. Despite the fact that Private Mysinger received burns on both hands and arms, he continued his rescue attempts until the flames were extinguished. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of service to his country, Private Mysinger has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.