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 Sixth Class Esteban Guadalupe, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Aviation Company, 14th Armored Cavalry Bridgman, United States Forces on 15 January 1964 near Haimbach, West Germany. As Crew Chief on board an Army CH-34C helicopter, Specialist Guadalupe discovered an engine fire as the aircraft was at an altitude of 1,700 feet and approaching a landing pad. He promptly informed the pilot and attempted to extinguish the fire with a hand fire extinguisher. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he opened the door and lowered the step from the burning aircraft. Despite an imminent fuel explosion, he bravely returned to the burning aircraft, succeeded in retrieving valuable equipment, and then assisted the local fire department in extinguishing the blaze. Specialist Guadalupe’s heroic conduct, sound judgment, and prompt actions in this emergency are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself in the military service. [This award supersedes the award of the Army, Commendation Medal to Specialist Guadalupe for meritorious achievement on 15 January 1964 as announced in General Orders Number 63, Headquarters V Corps, APO 79, U.S. Forces, dated 22 May 1964.]