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 [then Specialist] Donald R. Hohman, United States Army, for heroism while being held captive as a hostage in Iran on or about 6 February 1980 when a fellow hostage suffered a severe reaction and became extremely ill from an insect bite. Sergeant Hohman, drawing upon his knowledge as a trained medic, quickly and correctly diagnosed the illness and recognized that immediate action was required. He explained repeatedly to his armed guards that he had to obtain some medicine immediately to preclude endangering the life of the seriously ill hostage. After repeated adamant refusals by his volatile and unpredictable captors, Sergeant Hohman, with complete disregard for his personal safety, broke away from the armed guards and ran to the dispensary to get the required medicine. After obtaining the medicine, he returned and administered it to his fellow hostage, thereby probably saving his life. Sergeant First Class Hohman’s heroic actions, at the risk of his own life, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.