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 John W. Fisher, 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. As upon hearing an explosion in the unit workshop were a fellow soldier had been examining a home-made bomb, Specialist Fisher rushed to the scene. With complete disregard for his own safety and ignoring a 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 volunteer, he rapidly and efficiently administered first aid to the injured man. When the seriousness of the wounded man’s condition precluded removing him from the spot, Specialist Fisher remained with him in the hazardous environment, aiding him physically and spiritually until an ambulance arrived Specialist Fisher’s heroic conduct and deep concern for the welfare of the fellow soldier 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 Specialist Four Fisher for meritorious achievement on 8 June 1964 as announced in General Orders Number 134, Headquarters, United States Army Forces Southern Command, dated 24 December 1964.]