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 Sergeant Donald R. Schenck, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fort Hood, Texas on 30 March 1969. Seeing a vehicle turned over, Sergeant Schenck immediately jumped onto the tank while the tracks were in motion, the engine was running, and water was filling the inside of the turret to help remove the escape hatch. He then pulled two of the crew members out of the tank. Once they were out of the tank and he entered the driver’s compartment to search for a third man. Despite the possible dangers of explosion and fire from the burning tank and excessive fuel spillage, he quickly moved into action with complete disregard for his personal welfare. Due to the precarious position of the turret he was unable to enter the fighting compartment, yet he cautiously probed under the water covered turret for the body of the tank commander. Realizing his attempts were futile to save the crewman, he went to the two rescued men, ready to administer first aid and help calm the shocked men. Sergeant Scheck’s cool and composed efforts in the face of possible harm to himself resulted in the rescue of two crewmen, and prevented what may have resulted in total disaster. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Sergeant Schenck is reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.