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 Staff Sergeant Harold W. Sharrow, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as a Military Policeman, 21st Military Police Company, 502nd Military Police Battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on 1 June 1971. On that date Sergeant Sharrow and his patrol partner were notified to answer an alarm at the Mollonee Village Branch of the First Citizens Bank. Upon arriving at the bank Sergeant Sharrow was informed that three men were inside the bank. Sergeant Sharrow instructed his patrol partner to position the patrol jeep in the driveway of the bank, hoping to block the escape of the men. Disregarding his personal safety, Sergeant Sharrow engaged the robbers in gunfire, resulting in the capture of one of them and recovery of a portion of the stolen money. The individual captured also supplied the names and descriptions of the others involved in the robbery. Sergeant Sharrow’s devotion to duty was outstanding and is worthy of the highest praise. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man and dedication of service to his country, Staff Sergeant Sharrow has reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.