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 Sergeant Richard L. Post, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in North Carolina on 6 December 1969. On that date Sergeant Post, without regard for his personal safety, extricated three-persons from a burning automobile, thereby saving their lives. While returning to Fort Bragg from Charlotte, North Carolina, Sergeant Post observed an automobile swerve out of control, and upon impact with a high tension pole burst into flames. Braving electrocution and fire, Sergeant Post freed the unconscious passengers and carried them to safety as the car exploded in flames. The victims were suffering from lacerations, contusions, and shock. A boy, in addition to the above-mentioned, was in dire need of professional medical attention in that he had a fractured femur with subsequent severed artery. Sergeant Post applied lifesaving first aid in an effort to slow the spurting blood and rushed the boy over 20 miles to the nearest medical facility. The attending physician credited Sergeant Post’s medical astuteness for saving the life of this child. Sergeant Post’s actions during the subject accident and the ensuing critical minutes were above and beyond the call of duty. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Sergeant Post has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.