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 Curley Marshall (ASN: RA-12673502), 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, 46th Infantry, 1st Armored Division, on 7 March 1966 while serving as an assistant instructor on the 1st Armored Division Hand Grenade Committee. A grenade was thrown which failed to clear the bay, and bounded back to the floor of the pit, then bounded off the front wall and back between the trainee’s feet. With exceptional rapidity and clarity of thinking, Specialist Marshall, completely disregarded his own personal safety, exhibited primary concern for the trainee’s safety by physically shoving him out of the pit to the protection of the lower level behind the bay and ensuring that he had a covered position. Then realizing that time was of the essence and running short, and impressed with the necessity of neutralizing the grenade for the safety of the personnel in the area, Specialist Marshall kicked the grenade into the sump in the front of the pit, where it subsequently detonated. By his quick and courageous actions, Specialist Marshall prevented injury or possible death to the fellow soldier, himself, and personnel in the adjoining pits. His actions were voluntary, since Specialist Marshall could have evacuated the pit with the trainee, thereby ensuring his own safety. His actions reflect greatly upon his courage, quick thinking, sound judgment, and devotion to duty, which were in the highest traditions of the United States Army.