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 [then Specialist Fourth Class] Terence D. Horton (ASN: US-54360723), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while engaged in a fire fighting mission near Chicken, Alaska on 19 August 1966. Specialist Horton accompanied by a fellow soldier displayed outstanding courage and utter disregard for his own safety by entering a burning camp to save the life of Mr. Ellman Pitka. The camp was encircled by fire, burning with intense heat and dense smoke. Several others had attempted to rescue the endangered man from the burning camp using a helicopter and bulldozer. When all others available had failed and assumed Mr. Pitka was dead, Specialist Horton accompanied by a fellow soldier, drove his M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier into the blaze and rescued Mr. Pitka. Specialist Horton’s heroic conduct, prompt actions, and determination in this hazardous situation are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.