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 Major (Infantry) Thomas Augustine Stoy (ASN: 0-5304386/RA-13308389), United States Army, for heroic actions on 8 February 1968, while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. When enemy action caused an ammunition dump to burst into flames, fierce secondary explosions ensued. Major Stoy immediately moved from Battalion Headquarters area to the scene of the fire. He advanced to within 20 meters of the exploding munitions to insure all buildings were clear of personnel and to determine the best method to control the flames. He remained in the area until all personnel were out of danger and the fire extinguished. He then observed fire in a grassy area near the ammunition and immediately extinguished the fire with the aid of three other men.