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 First Sergeant John J. Quinn, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fort Riley, Kansas on 19 November 1969. On that date Sergeant Quinn physically subdued and disarmed them assailant who had murdered his superior. At approximately 0830 Hours, Sergeant Quinn heard two pistol shots come from the Office of the Medical Holding Company Commander. Upon investigating, Sergeant Quinn observed that the Company Commander had been fatally shot. At this time Sergeant Quinn attempted to disarm the assailant, and after a brief struggle the assailant escaped. Sergeant Quinn then called an ambulance and the military police. Shortly afterward, the assailant, still armed, returned to the scene and demanded that Sergeant Quinn come outside. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Quinn left his office and, in a calm and confident manner, coaxed the assailant away from the scene where several other persons were present, thus eliminating the possibilities of others being injured. When the assailant refused to surrender the weapon, Sergeant Quinn grasped the individual and subdued him until others arrived to assist in disarming him. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Sergeant Quinn has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army. [This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal awarded by Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) and Fort Riley, Kansas, under the provisions of paragraph 7, AR 672-5-1, to First Sergeant John J. Quinn, for heroism on 19 November 1969.]