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 Sergeant Major Charles F. Floyd, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 33rd Armor. On 11 May 1967, Sergeant Major Floyd, in connection with other soldiers of his Battalion, extinguished a fire in a tank on Range 42 at Grafemwoehr, Germany. At the time, the tank was loaded with high explosive and armor piercing 105-mm. ammunition and was almost fully loaded with fuel. The interior of the tank was completely obscured by dense black smoke; flames were visible through the driver’s hatch. Sergeant Major Floyd fully cognizant of the highly explosive condition of the armed tank, mounted it, checked for the crew, determine the source of the fire and manned the hose of the only firefighting equipment available, a two and one half ton decontamination truck carrying water. He entered the tank through the driver’s hatch, remained in the burning tank for approximately 15 minutes and continued to hold the water nozzle under the turret and the area of the fire. He risked his life to prevent destruction of the tank and to prevent injury to other personnel who were manning trucks and a TRV in the area. This complete disregard for personal safety to preserve or to protect the equipment and men of his unit reflects great credit upon himself, his battalion and the 3d Armored Division and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.