The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Specialist Fifth Class J. T. Spruill (ASN: RA-14496985), United States Army, for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Specialist Fifth Class Spruill distinguished himself by heroic action on 5 December 1964, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Specialist Spruill was serving as Medical Aidman aboard a helicopter ambulance providing medical evacuation for friendly forces engaged in an operation against the Communist Viet Cong. Upon being informed by a United States Advisor that there were many casualties requiring evacuation but that the area was insecure, Specialist Spruill’s aircraft commander chose to attempt evacuation without waiting for darkness when the wounded could be moved to a safe pick-up zone. After landing, Specialist Spruill, while under enemy fire, located, sorted, treated, and loaded the wounded for evacuation. Time and again and in two more areas of the battlefield, Specialist Spruill, without regard for his own personal risk, aided in the evacuation of wounded. Specialist Spruill’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.