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 Sergeant [then Specialist Fifth Class] Peter Rosie, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company A 1st Battalion, 33rd Armor, United States Forces, in Germany on 12 January 1964. When Specialist Rosie observed an M-113 personnel carrier crash through a gate of the installation, he and a driver of a jeep immediately participated in a chase to recover the vehicle and apprehend the driver. As he overtook the carrier in a populated area and ordered the berserk driver to halt, the driver responded by swerving the carrier and crashed into the jeep, inflicting severe lacerations on Specialist Rosie’s right leg and fracturing his left one. The delay caused by Specialist Rosie’s courageous efforts resulted in the capture of the driver a few kilometers beyond the town and the recovery of the carrier. Through his prompt action and complete disregard for his own personal safety in this emergency situation, Specialist Rosie averted further damage to Government property and the possible loss of life to the people of the local community. His heroic conduct is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.