The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Cary C. Ward, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 18 July 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Sergeant Ward was serving as adviser to a Vietnamese Strike Force unit that was conducting reconnaissance along the King Tong Doc Loc Canal for a proposed boat dock facility. Another American adviser was moving toward the water when he triggered a Viet Cong mine device and was thrown into the air by the blast, landing in the grass unconscious and seriously wounded. Despite the danger of triggering another mine and with the full knowledge of the risk involved, Sergeant Ward moved unhesitatingly into the mined area and carried his teammate back to the dispensary. Sergeant Ward initiated immediate medical treatment to the soldier’s wounds and then carried him to the medical evacuation helicopter when it arrived. Demonstrating courage, determination and devotion to duty of the highest order, Sergeant Ward, without hesitation, placed the life and safety of his fellow man above his own in carrying him from the minefield and immediately treating his wounds. Sergeant Ward’s actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon him and the military service.