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 Chief Warrant Officer Johnny Powell, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fort Benning, Georgia on 29 July 1970. On that date Warrant Officer Powell, immediately after watching a helicopter crash and burn, rushed to the flaming aircraft to rescue the crew. After several trips into the flames, smoke and flying debris from the aircraft, he ascertained that the pilot had reached safety. Shortly thereafter he saw the crew chief lying under the aircraft with burning hydraulic fluid pouring on him. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Warrant Officer Powell again entered the fire, and carried the unconscious man to safety. Warrant Officer Powell’s acts were responsible for getting the injured man to safety. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Warrant Officer Powell has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.