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 George R. Allan, United States Army, for heroism at Heidelberg, Germany on 17 May 1946. Acting as Military Policeman at the scene of an automobile accident, he suddenly saw a team of runaway horses charging down the street, dragging the drive under the wagon perilously near the heavy wheels. Quickly, and at great risk to his life, Private Allan dodged through the heavy traffic and reached the reins of the first horse. Dragging for nearly two blocks beside the threshing animals, he doggedly held on and finally brought the horses to a halt. In saving the driver of the wagon from further injury and preventing harm to the surrounding civilians, Private Allan displayed soldierly courage and determination that did much to reflect credit on himself and the military service.