The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Corporal Vo Van Nga (62400091), Army of the Republic of Vietnam, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of 2d Battalion, 45th Infantry Regiment, Army of the Republic of Vietnam at Bu Prang outpost, Quang Duc Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 29 March 1966. He, unhesitatingly, and without regard for his personal safety, went to the aid of two American pilots who had accidentally entered a friendly protective mine field detonating one of the mines and critically injuring both pilots. Corporal Nga voluntarily entered the mine field, knowing full well the extreme danger involved in entering an uncharted mine field, in order to offer his assistance to the wounded Americans. A second mine was detonated after the successful withdrawal of one of the pilots, critically injuring Corporal Nga and an American Advisor. Although critically injured, Corporal Nga lay still without noise until rescue efforts were able to withdraw him from the mine field. He died of wounds received before air evacuation could be affected. He lay down his life in order to assist a fellow soldier of another nation who required his assistance. Corporal Nga performed a most courageous act. This act reflects great credit upon himself, his country and his military service.