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 Leonard A. Cox, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fort Benning, Georgia on 29 July 1970. On that date Warrant Officer Cox observed a helicopter crash and burn at Lawson, Army Airfield. Immediately after the aircraft cashed, Warrant Officer Cox rushed to it to save the crewchief. After several minutes of fighting the fire in intense heat, smoke, and flying debris from the aircraft, Warrant Officer Cox saw the crew chief lying under the aircraft with burning hydraulic fluid pouring on him. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Warrant Officer Cox entered the fire and carried the unconscious crew chief to safety. Warrant Officer Cox’s acts were responsible for getting the injured man to safety. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Warrant Officer Cox has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.