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 Specialist Fourth Class Michael R. Crane, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in saving the life of a member of the Armed Forces on 14 October 1968, at the Airborne School, Fort Benning, Georgia. As he was making a parachute jump at Fort Benning, Georgia, a trainee came through the suspension lines of Specialist Crane’s parachute and became entangled therein. Specialist Crane without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, climbed the suspension lines, grabbed the trainee’s leg and pulled him down even with him and then held the trainee until they reached the ground. Through his alertness and cool instinctive reaction he unquestionably prevented a fatality. Specialist Crane’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit, and the United States Army.