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 Sergeant David M. Bane, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 21st Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion, at Bragg, North Carolina on 1 June 1971. On that date, Sergeant Bane and his patrol partner were notified to answer an alarm at Mallonee Village Branch of the First Citizens Bank. Upon arriving at the bank Sergeant Bane was informed by a man that three armed felons were inside the bank. Sergeant Bane then positioned his patrol vehicle in the driveway of the bank hoping to block the escape of the felons. As Sergeant Bane dismounted his vehicle to move into position he observed three armed men leaving the bank. Disregarding his personal safety, Sergeant Bane engaged the felons in gunfire resulting in his being wounded by automatic weapons fire. Sergeant Bane, although painfully wounded, and again disregarding his personal safety, managed to reach his vehicle to call the Military Police Desk. Upon reaching his vehicle Sergeant Bane was wounded again, this time in the shoulder. Sergeant Bane’s quick action resulted in the capture of one of the felons and the recovery of a portion of the money. The individual captured also supplied the names and descriptions of the others involved in the robbery. Sergeant Bane’s devotion to duty was outstanding and is worthy of the highest praise. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of service to his country, Sergeant Bane is reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.