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 Salvatore J. Barbera, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Teucht, Germany, on 29 March 1971. Specialist Barbera observed two 16,000-gallon fuel-transporting rail cars loaded with diesel fuel crash through a metal chain link gate at the entrance to the Petroleum Supply Point and down the tracks. At great personal risk, Specialist Barbera jumped aboard the second car and stopped the rail cars by manually operating the braking device. Specialist Barbera’s courageous actions prevented the loss of United States Government property and averted a possible disaster. By his courageous action, humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and dedication to service to his country, Specialist Barbera has reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.