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] Royce D. Rennels (ASN: US-54367643), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 333rd Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas. In the early morning hours of 13 May 1966, Specialist Rennels , who was off-duty at the time, happened on the scene of an automobile accident in the Logan Heights area of Fort Bliss, Texas. The automobile had struck a utility pole, overturned, and burst into flame. One passenger was thrown clear of the wreckage. The other occupant was trapped inside the flaming wreckage. Specialist Rennels immediately rushed to the vehicle and, with complete disregard for his safety and despite the danger of the flames, escaping gasoline fumes, and a potential explosion, aided in removing the unconscious man to a place of safety. While a companion administered first aid to this victim, Specialist Rennels proceeded to the unconscious for of the passenger thrown clear of the wreck. He immediately administered first aid to the victim, who was suffering from a severe head wound, until arrival of an ambulance. Specialist Rennels’ prompt and heroic actions in this emergency is in the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.