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 James Coleman, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fort Jackson, South Carolina on 2 July 1970, while serving as Safety Noncommissioned Officer, Remagen Hand Grenade Range, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. On that date a trainee hurled a fragmentation grenade against the safety wall of the grenade Bay, endangering his life and that of Sergeant Coleman. Sergeant Coleman’s quick action in throwing the trainee to the ground and shielding the trainee’s body with his own when the grenade detonated was directly responsible for saving lives of both the trainee and himself. Sergeant Coleman’s quick action, without concern for his personal safety, set him apart as a man of exemplary courage and devotion to duty. Sergeant Coleman’s heroic conduct and outstanding bravery are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflect distinct credit on him and the military service.