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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Larry T. Tarwater, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters in Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, at the Hohenfels Major Training Area, Germany, on 23 November 1968. An armored personnel carrier in the midst of the Battalion Combat Operations Center caught fire, presenting an immediate danger to the lives of all personnel in the vicinity. While others fled from the blazing vehicle, Lieutenant Tarwater spontaneously and with complete disregard for his personal safety entered it and removed numerous cases of animation, thereby preventing probable loss of life and extensive destruction of government property. After removing the ammunition from the flame wracked vehicle, Lieutenant Tarwater aided in bringing the fire under control by mobilizing all personnel and securing several fire extinguishers from nearby vehicles. Lieutenant Tarwater’s heroism and presence of mind were in consonance with the most cherished traditions of the military service, and reflect great credit upon him, the MARNE Division, and the United States Army.