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 Master Sergeant Marvin M. Byron, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 142nd Ordinance (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) Detachment, Fort McClellan, Alabama, on 21 March 1965, in Birmingham, Alabama. When the Birmingham Chief of Police and the Fire Marshall requested assistance from the 142nd Ordinance Detachment to defuse a homemade bomb that was found shortly after midnight near a church in Birmingham, Sergeant Byron quickly organized a team and proceeded to the scene to participate in the hazardous operation. Upon approaching the area, he was informed that a second bomb had been found approximately one hundred yards from the first one. With complete disregard for his own safety, he ran toward the first bomb and succeeded in deactivating it two minutes before it was set to detonate. He then rushed toward the second bomb, cut the wire, and removed both the clock and the blasting cap of the second device which was also set to explode at the same time as the first one. After completing this dangerous mission, Sergeant Byron and his team inspected the bombs for booby-traps. Ten minutes later they were informed of the discovery of a third bomb in a nearby alley. Upon arrival at the scene, he repeated his brave and prompt actions by swiftly deactivating the third bomb. Throughout the afternoon he responded to numerous calls and, when a report was received that a fourth bomb was believed to have been deposited at a high school in a suburban community, Sergeant Byron proceeded to the town, probed the area, and discovered a bomb about twenty five yards from the schoolhouse. After deactivating the fourth bomb, he worked far into the night and until the following morning, traveling throughout the area and deactivating a number of other bombs discovered under parked cars and in concealed spots. His fortitude, professional skill, and determination throughout this perilous operation prevented the loss of life and damage property. Sergeant Byron’s heroic conduct is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself in the military service.