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 Douglas E. Gibbs, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Hohenfels, Germany, on 8 July 1971. On that date Sergeant Gibbs rescued a fellow soldier from a burning M-60 tank. The soldier was performing maintenance in the tank when three rounds of 105-mm. ammunition exploded, injuring him seriously and preventing him from leaving the burning tank unassisted. Sergeant Gibbs climbed aboard the burning tank, disregarding the danger of a possible explosion, and assisted in removing the injured soldier from the tank. When the soldier was removed to safety, Sergeant Gibbs immediately took action to keep the injured man alive. He began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, which he continued until they both arrived at the dispensary. By his courageous action, humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and dedication of service to his country, Sergeant First Class Gibbs has reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.