(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Staff Sergeant Timothy E. Clark (AFSN: AF-12422496), United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life while serving with the 547th Tactical Control Squadron, at Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, on 18 January 1967. On that date, Staff Sergeant Clark arrived at the scene of a fire in a barracks as personnel were abandoning fire fighting attempts due to exploding small arms ammunition and a rumor that hand grenades were stored in the burning room. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Staff Sergeant Clark reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.