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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Edgar T. Lampkin, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Gerola, Germany on 18 June 1969. On that date Lieutenant Lampkin, at great risk to his own life, helped remove passengers pinned under a wreckage of their aircraft. Lieutenant Lampkin took charge of the rescue operation, keeping unneeded personnel away from the highly dangerous helicopter wreckage. He crawled into areas of the craft where rubble would have fallen on him at any time. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Lieutenant Lampkin has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.