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 Specialist Fourth Class David R. McGuigan, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia on 21 April 1970. On that date, while negotiating a 90-degree turn, the driver of a tractor-trailer, in which Specialist McGuigan and a fellow soldier were passengers, lost control of the vehicle and it overturned. After the vehicle came to rest, Specialist McGuigan crawled from it, suffering from a fractured clavicle and multiple contusions. Upon realizing he was the only one who at exited the smoking vehicle, Specialist McGuigan, without regard for his own safety, return to the tractor-trailer and freed a canvas cover, allowing his comrade to escape. The driver died as a result of the accident. Specialist McGuigan’s heroism in the face of a possible explosion of the highly combustible jet engine fuel exemplifies the highest standards expected of a professional soldier. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man in the dedication of his service to his country, Specialist McGuigan has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.