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 Matthew L. Summers, United States Army, for meritorious heroism while assigned to Task Force 1st Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 17 December 2003. Specialist Summers risked his own life to pull an Iraqi man from a burning vehicle just seconds before it exploded. His heroic actions are in keeping with the highest military traditions of selfless service, honor and personal courage, and reflect great credit upon himself, the Iron Horse Division, Combined Joint Task Force SEVEN, and the United States Army.