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 Specialist Fourth Class [then Private First Class] James W. Smith, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as a member of Headquarters Troup, 1st Squadron, 9th Calvary, 1st Cavalry Division, on 2 April 1964, near the Demilitarized Zone, Korea. When notified that a soldier had been injured by a mine, Specialist Smith unhesitatingly proceeded to the minefield to participate in the medical evacuation of the wounded man. Upon arriving at the scene, he left his litter jeep at the fence, bravely traversed the live minefield, and reached the injured man who was located approximately fifty feet inside the mined area. With the assistance of another medical man on the scene, he helped place the injured soldier on the litter, made his way through the un-cleared minefield, and succeeded in carrying the wounded man to the litter jeep for transportation to the dispensary. Specialist Smith’s deep concern for a fellow soldier and heroic actions under these hazardous circumstances are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal to Specials Smith for heroism on 2 April 1964 as announced in Journal Orders Number 101, Headquarters 1st Calvary Division, data 30 July 1964.]