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 Staff Sergeant Benjamin Weathers, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fort Jackson, South Carolina on 3 August 1970. On that date Sergeant Weathers was serving as Noncommissioned Officer-in- Charge, Andrew Jackson Hand Grenade Range, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. A trainee dropped a grenade after pulling the pin endangering his life and that of Sergeant Weathers. Sergeant Weathers’ quick action in kicking the grenade into a sump and shielding the trainee’s body with his own when the grenade detonated was directly responsible for saving the lives of both the trainee and himself. Sergeant Weathers’ quick action, without concern for his personal safety, sets him apart as a man of exceptional 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, Sergeant Weathers has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army. [This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded Sergeant Weathers under the provisions of paragraphs 7, ER 672-5-1, for the. 3 August 1970.]