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 (Armor) Wilfred A. Jackson, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as Troop Commander of Troop C, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, on 22 July 1963, at Camp Greaves, Korea. When Captain Jackson heard explosions coming from the ammunition storage dump, he immediately proceeded to the area and discovered a berserk soldier was in possession of fifteen live grenades and hurling them in a dangerous manner. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Captain Jackson moved in to a distance of fifteen feet to reason with the man who threatened suicide and to persuade him to forfeit the grenades. Then, as the soldier was struck in the leg by a fragment of one of the grenades he had thrown, Captain Jackson moved to within reach of him, and talking calmly, relieved the man of two grenades from which the safety pins had been pulled. By his sound judgment, perseverance, and courageous efforts for over two grueling hours, he averted serious injury or loss of life to troop members. Captain Jackson’s heroic actions in this hazardous situation reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Captain Jackson for outstanding courage on 22 July 1963, as announced in General Orders Number 103, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division, APO 24, dated 10 October 1963.]