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 Fifth Class David R. Sellers, 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, United States Army Armor Board, Fort Knox, Kentucky, on 9 May 1965, in Author Creek near the Fort Knox Military Reservation. After a swim in the creek with several other persons, Specialist Sellers had left the water to rest a minute when he saw a man climb up a tree adjacent to the stream and dive into it. When the man failed to reappear on the surface of the water within the normal time span, Specialist Sellers unhesitatingly dove into the shallow creek to search for him. With complete disregard for his own safety, he groped on the mud bottom of the creek, located the seriously injured and unconscious victim, and pulled him from the water. He then immediately directed the bystanders to call an ambulance while he himself worked diligently administering artificial respiration until the victim’s breathing was restored. Specialist Sellers’ heroic conduct and prompt actions, coupled with his initiative and deep concern for his fellow man, are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.