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 Frank L. Marles, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 28 January 1971, at Bad Kreuznach, Germany. On that date, Specialist Marles was serving as a driver at the John W. Minick Kaserne. Receiving notification of a fire in the Kaserne, Specialist Marles ran to the scene and found a two-and-one-half ton truck almost completely engulfed in flames. The burning vehicle was loaded with six fuel pods, each containing approximately 75 gallons of gasoline and presented great danger to several other vehicles parked nearby and to a fuel pump located in the area. Realizing the potential destructive force of the fire, Specialist Marles, without regard for his personal safety, ran to the burning truck, entered the cab, and drove the truck a safe distance away from the other vehicles and the fuel pump. By his actions, Specialist Marles eliminated the possibility of a fire destroying or damaging many thousands of dollars worth of government property and greatly reduced the possibility of injury or death to the personnel who were fighting the fire. Specialist Marles’ courageous and heroic act was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him and the United States Army.