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 Master Sergeant William D. Carrier, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy near Fayetteville, North Carolina on 17 December 1969, when he, without regard for his personal safety, extracted a woman who was trapped in a burning automobile, thereby saving her life. On that date, while driving near Fort Bragg, Sergeant Carrier observed a vehicle, stopped for a traffic light at an intersection, as it was struck from behind by another automobile. The impact caused the vehicle to thrust to the shoulder of the road and burst into flames. Sergeant Carrier ran to the vehicle and found both doors sprung and unable to be opened. He shouted to the driver to come though the left window and, after experiencing much difficulty, was able extricate the woman with the aid of another man. This timely action resulted in the driver being hospitalized with only minor cuts and bruises rather than severe burns or loss of life. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Sergeant Carrier has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.