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 First Class William H. Wilson, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 36th Ordnance Detachment (Explosive Disposal), on 8 June 1964, at Corozal, Canal Zone. Upon hearing an explosion in the unit workshop where a fellow soldier had been examining a home-made bomb, Sergeant Wilson grabbed a first aid kit and rushed to the scene. With complete disregard for his own safety and ignoring the possibility of a second explosion and toxic gases, he worked his way through dense smoke and discovered that his fellow soldier was critically wounded. Then, with the assistance of another rescue worker, he rapidly and efficiently administered first aid to the injured man. When the seriousness of the wounded man’s condition precluded removing them from the spot, Sergeant Wilson remained with him in the hazardous environment, aiding him physically and spiritually until an ambulance arrived. Sergeant Wilson’s heroic conduct in deep concern for the welfare of a fellow soldier are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.