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 Terrence J. Summers, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Neu Ulm, Germany on 25 July 1970. On that date Sergeant Summers, who was acting in the capacity of Duty Officer of the Neu Ulm Military Police Station, was informed that a despondent airman had barricaded himself in an Air Force communications van and was in the possession of two M-16 rifles and ammunition. The airman had threatened to kill anyone who should approach the communications van and had in fact fired upon an Air Force officer who had attempted to apprehend him. Sergeant Summers talked to the airman by megaphone and telephone in an attempt to reason with him. The airman refused to put down his weapons and leave the van. Sergeant Summers, with complete disregard for his own safety, exposed himself to the weapons of the airman and approached the van unarmed. During this time the airman was covering him with his weapon and yelling threats. Upon arrival at the van, Sergeant Summers was able to persuade the airman to put down his weapons and leave the van. To save others from harm, Sergeant Summers deliberately placed himself in jeopardy. His courageous actions in this case undoubtedly saved the airman and possibly others from harm and brought the individual into custody. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and the dedication of his service to his country, Sergeant Summers has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.