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 Captain Truong Van Nhat, Republic of Vietnam Marine Corps, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as District Chief, Binh Phuoc District, Long An Province, Republic of Vietnam, at Binh Phuoc District on 1 September 1967. Captain Truong Van Nhat was a passenger aboard a UH-1D helicopter which was engaged in an aerial re-supply mission to a Popular Forces outpost. When it crashed, fell onto its port side and began to burn, Captain Truong Van Nhat, even though lacking the use of his left arm due to wounds received in a previous combat action, immediately, and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, began to clear debris which had pinned the port door gunner in his position. Through the effort of Captain Truong Van Nhat, the door gunner was freed and was assisted to a place of safety. Captain Truong Van Nhat’s prompt and heroic action in this emergency is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and the Marine Corps of the Republic of Vietnam and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service of the Republic of Vietnam.