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 Technical Sergeant George E. Turner, United States Army, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the 814th Tank Destroyer Battalion (Self Propelled), 7th Armored Division, in Germany, on 30 April 1945. The heroism displayed by Technical Sergeant Turner on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.