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 Specialist Fourth Class Edward Young, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Fort Jackson, South Carolina on 2 November 1970. On that date Specialist Young was serving as a Safety Noncommissioned Officer, Remagen Hand Grenade Range, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. A trainee hurled a fragmentation grenade against the safety wall of the grenade bay, endangering his life and that of Specialist Young. Specialist Young’s quick action in throwing the trainee to the ground, and shielding the trainee’s body with his own when the grenade detonated was directly responsible for saving both the lives of the trainee and himself. Specialist Young’s quick action, without concern for his personal safety, set him apart as a man of exemplary courage and devotion to duty. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of the service to his country, Specialist Young has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army. [This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded to Specialist Four Young for meritorious achievement on to November 1970, as announced in United States Army Training Center, Infantry and Fort Jackson, Fort Jackson, South Carolina General Orders Number 247, 1970.]