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 Private First Class Larry J. Miles, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Anchorage International Airport on 27 November 1970. On that date Private Miles, a passenger aboard a chartered aircraft which crashed and burned at the Anchorage International Airport, did, without regard for his own life or safety re-enter the burning aircraft to free another soldier who was paralyzed from the waist down and was trapped in the aircraft. After removing the victim to safety, Private Miles continued to assist with the other injured passengers and treated them for shock. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Private First Class Larry J. Miles has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.