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 David J. Christopherson, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while assigned to the 219th Military Police Company, at approximately 2000 hours on 31 October 1967 at Korat, Thailand. Sergeant Christopherson, with complete disregard for his personal safety and ignoring the imminent danger of a flash fire, entered a smoke-filled and smoldering house to locate and rescue a 10-year-old girl. Seconds after leaving, the house burst into flames and was completely gutted. Sergeant Christopherson’s prompt and heroic action in this emergency is in the highest tradition of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.