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 Thomas E. Weaver, 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. On that date a trainee hurled a fragmentation grenade against the safety wall of the grenade bay, endangering his life and that of Specialist Weaver who was serving as Backup Safety Noncommissioned Officer, Ramagen Hand Grenade Range, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Specialist Weaver’s quick action in throwing the trainee to the ground and sheltering the trainee’s body with his own when the grenade detonated was directly responsible for saving the lives of both the training and himself. Specialist Weaver’s quick action, without concern for his personal safety, set him apart as a man of exemplary courage and devotion to duty. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Specialist For Weaver has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.