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 John G. Mandeville, 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 saved the life of a fellow soldier. He did this without the slightest hesitation, and with a complete disregard for his own personal safety and welfare. Upon discovering a fire in one of the troop billets, he attempted to enter the building but found the door locked He quickly secured a shovel from a nearby jeep and knocked the lock off the door. He attempted to enter the building, but the smoke was too dense. Upon hearing someone yelling from inside, he again attempted to enter the building by crawling on his hands and knees. He crawled inside the building toward the sound of the voice and, though unable to see because of the smoke, finally reached the panic stricken soldier and led him out to safety. He was also responsible for saving a considerable amount of Government and personal property from destruction by the same fire. Sergeant Mandeville’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, in the United States Army. [This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal awarded to Sergeant John G Mandeville for heroism on 21 March 1967, as announced in General Orders Number 269, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Vision APO NY 09112, dated 6 September 1967.]