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 First Class Emory A. Jarrell, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Troop A, 2d Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 24th Infantry Division, on 21 March 1967. His display of quick thinking, determination, and great courage by entering a burning and smoke-filled building probably saved the life of a fellow soldier. He did this voluntarily, without the slightest hesitation and with a complete disregard for his own safety and welfare. Upon arriving at the scene of the fire, he heard a man yelling from inside the burning building. He attempted to enter the building but was unable to do so because of the dense smoke. He quickly obtained a flashlight and entered the building by crawling on his hands and knees. Once inside, he crawled under a row of bunks and began searching to see if anyone was still in them. He then located in injured and panic-stricken soldier, Sergeant Jarrell immediately pulled the soldier down to the floor and guided him to the door. Sergeant Jarrell, having ascertained there were no more other injured personnel, proceeded to carry out a considerable amount of personal and Government property. Sergeant Jarrell’s unselfish act of courage was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 24th Infantry Division, and the United States Army. [This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal awarded to Sergeant first class Emery Jarrell for heroism on 21 March 1967, as announced in General Orders Number 217, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, APO NY 09112, dated 28 July 1967.]