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 First Class Dewey C. Johnson, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving at Seale, Alabama on 30 December 1970. Learning that a nearby service station owner was being assaulted and robbed by two men, Sergeant Johnson immediately went to his assistance. At the risk of life, with no thought for his personal safety, Sergeant Johnson drove off one of the assailants and then entered the service station and disarmed the other man whom he held at gunpoint until police arrived. Sergeant Johnson’s actions saved the service station owner from possible injury or death and materially aided local police. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of service to his country, Sergeant First Class Johnson has reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.