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 [then Private First Class] Glendall R. Brooks, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a Light Vehicle Driver of the 519th Transportation Company, on 21 November 1964, in Heidelberg, Germany. Specialist Brooks was driving a military sedan when a small automobile, occupied by three foreign soldiers, crashed violently into his vehicle. The foreign car, with a ruptured gasoline tank, immediately burst into flames. Although dazed by the initial impact of the crash, Specialist Brooks climbed out of his severely damaged sedan, rushed toward the burning automobile, and assisted in removing the three occupants, one of whom was unconscious. His prompt action and complete disregard for his own safety while standing in burning gasoline contributed significantly to the timely and successful rescue of the accident victims. Specialist Brooks’ deep concern for his fellow man and heroic conduct in this emergency are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.