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 Fifth Class Dana C. Nordine, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia on 24 and March 1969. At approximately 1500 hours, Specialist Nordine observed a helicopter crash on the runway. Upon ground impact the fuel cells ruptured and fuel was spilt over the aircraft and crash area. The student pilot was thrown from the wreckage but his clothing was burning. Specialist Nordine and another soldier rushed to the wreckage and used a small fire extinguisher to extinguish the student pilot’s clothing. They then removed the student pilot from the accident site. Again they returned to the burning aircraft in an attempt to remove the instructor pilot. This attempt was in vain because of the intense heat. Specialist Nordine reacted with total disregard for his own personal safety, ignoring the fact that a major explosion was very possible. His quick thinking and decisive action were instrumental in preventing the student pilot from burning to death on the crash scene. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in dedication of his service to his country, Specialist Nordine has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.