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 Second Lieutenant (Quartermaster Corps) Paul N. Marks, Jr. (ASN: OF-106452), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as the Battalion Adjutant to Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 68th Armor, 8th Infantry Division, on 16 November 1966 at Baumholder, Germany. During the course of Platoon Basic Unit Training, Lieutenant Marks stopped his 1/4-ton beside an M-60 tank to converse with Specialist Fourth Class Louis A. Mazeika, the Tank Commander. Suddenly and for no apparent reason, the tank moved in reverse and, at the same time, turned toward Lieutenant Marks’ vehicle. With utter disregard for his own safety, Lieutenant Marks elected to remain seated in his 1/4-ton in order to pull Specialist Mazeika, who was standing with his back to the tank, out of the path of the on-coming tank. In the same instant, Lieutenant Marks shouted a warning to his driver, who was unaware of what was about to occur, to get out of the vehicle. Through Lieutenant Marks’ quick action and warnings, both the driver and Specialist Mazeika were able to escape without injury. Lieutenant Marks, as a result of this unselfish, heroic act, sustained grievous injuries and risked loss of life, as the tank backed over his 1/4-ton pinning him inside, before it could be halted. Lieutenant Marks’ heroism and humanitarian efforts are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.