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 Dean E. Wayt, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Feucht, Germany on 29 March 1971. On that date Specialist Wayt observed two 16,000 gallon fuel transporting railcars loaded with diesel fuel, crash through a metal chain-link gate at the entrance of the Petroleum Supply Point. They continued to roll at a speed of approximately 10 mph out of the Supply Point and down the tracks. Specialist Wayt ran after the first of the two railcars, jumped aboard, and stopped the railcar by manually operating the breaking device. Specialist Wayt’s courageous actions averted a possible disaster. By his courageous action, humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and dedication service to his country, Specialist Four Wayt is reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.