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 Sixth Class Norman E. Brown, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as a member of Headquarters Company, 22nd Signal Group, on 2 June 1965, near Manheim, Germany. Specialist Brown was serving as Crew Chief aboard an Army CH-34C helicopter when it crashed, its engine caught fire, and threatened the lives of nine persons. After the initial impact, he immediately directed the orderly and expeditious evacuation of seven uninjured passengers from the burning aircraft. Then, with complete disregard for his own safety and ignoring the imminent danger of a fuel explosion, he attempted to extricate the two remaining injured passengers. Unable to do so alone, he remained with them inside the aircraft until the fire was extinguished and assistance to remove the injured could be summoned. Although he sustained back injuries himself, which later resulted in extended hospitalization, he still exposed himself to the danger of residual fire, refused medical attention, and remained in the aircraft until valuable equipment and documents were removed. Specialist Brown’s heroic conduct, prompt actions, and sound judgment in this hazardous situation are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.