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 David B. Horgeshimer, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 10th Infantry, on the night of 1 February 1965, at Fort Carson, Colorado. While on guard duty, Specialist Horgeshimer saw an operations tent burst into flames and then ignite an armored personnel carrier to which it was attached. With complete disregard for his own safety, Specialist Horgeshimer rushed to the burning carrier, opened the driver’s hatch, and tried to start the engine in an attempt to drive the vehicle away from the Operations Center. Although the open hatch fanned the blaze and the intense smoke and heat forced him to leave the vehicle, he returned to it quickly with a protective mask and again lowered himself into the flaming carrier. He succeeded in getting it started and drove it a safe distance from the burning operations tent. He then continued his courageous efforts by assisting others in extinguishing the flames which were concentrated in the area of the vehicle’s fuel tank. Through his prompt actions and bravery, he averted the loss of Government equipment and possible injury to personnel on the scene. Specialist Horgeshimer’s heroic conduct in this emergency is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and a military service.