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 Staff Sergeant Thomas W. Harris, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 6 May 1969. On that date, Sergeant Harris voluntarily, unarmed, and at great personal risk, disarmed and subdued an emotionally disturbed soldier who was armed with a loaded .45 pistol. The soldier had endangered a number of nearby soldiers by his actions and had just kidnapped another soldier for a period of time. Sergeant Harris’ highly commendable actions while unarmed, acting without specific orders and in the face of repeated threats to his own life, removed a dangerous threat to the safety of innocent soldiers in the vicinity as well as to the armed man himself. In the process, Sergeant Harris displayed remarkable judgment, an exceptional presence of mind while under extreme pressure, and exemplary professionalism far beyond the normal requirements of his duties, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Army.