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 Captain (Military Police Corps) Kevin R. McKeon, 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 while assigned to the 65th Company, 6th Battalion, United States Army Aviation Brigade, Fort Rucker, Alabama, Captain McKeon was undergoing training in the 0-1 aircraft at TAC 7, Fort Rucker, Alabama when notified of an 0-1 accident in his vicinity. He immediately proceeded to the crash site and upon arrival found both crew members of the aircraft and the aircraft on fire. Totally disregarding his own personal safety, Captain McKeon approached the aircraft, freed and extracted one man who was still alive, though seriously injured, and carried him to safety. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man and the dedication of the service to his country, Captain McKeon has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.