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 Chief Warrant Officer John C. Francis, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Tactical Site 7, Fort Rucker, Alabama on 19 May 1970. On that date Warrant Officer Francis was serving as an Instructor Pilot, Flight Training Division, Department of Advanced Fixed Wing Training, United States Army Aviation School, Rucker, Alabama, when notified of an aircraft accident in his this vicinity. He immediately proceeded to the crash site and upon arrival found both crew members in the aircraft and the aircraft on fire. Totally disregarding his own personal safety, Warrant Officer Francis approached the aircraft, employing the fire extinguisher from his own aircraft. He momentarily retarded the fire and extracted one man who was still alive, though seriously injured, and carried him to safety. He then administered life-saving first aid. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of service to his country, Chief Warrant Officer Francis as reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.