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 Gegory Walker, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fayetteville, North Carolina on 25 June 1970. On that date Sergeant Walker, who was off duty, had reported to his part-time employment. He heard a loud crash and saw that a moving van had crashed into the rear of an automobile. This collision caused the car’s gas tank to rupture, and the vehicle began to burn rapidly from the rear. The car spun off the truck into the middle of a 6-lane highway, crowded with rush-hour traffic. The driver of the vehicle and her four-year-old daughter were injured and unconscious inside the flaming vehicle. Although many others saw the accident at this time, Sergeant Walker was the only person who attempted to rescue the entrapped occupants. He ran to the burning automobile and removed the woman to safety. He then returned to the now smoke and flame filled car to search for other occupants in the backseat, found a small child, pulled her out of the backseat, and carried her away from the burning automobile. Immediately after both occupants were evacuated, the vehicle exploded and was completely destroyed. Sergeant Walker then rendered first aid to help stop the bleeding of the injured persons until an ambulance arrived on the scene. The immediate action employed by Sergeant Walker was contributory to the well-being of the woman and her daughter, and the saving of their lives. By his courageous action and humanitarian effort for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Sergeant Walker has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.