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 Roy B. Cantrell (ASN: RA-14317383), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Company A, 72d Tank Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 18 March 1953, in the vicinity of Yong Jong, North Korea. On that date, at approximately 2030 hours, a round of 76-mm.. ammunition exploded aboard a truck loaded with high explosives, resulting in a fierce fire. Sergeant Cantrell, one of the first to reach the scene of the accident, quickly grasped a fire extinguisher and, with complete disregard for personal safety, mounted the truck and began fighting the fire. Despite the imminent danger to his life, from the flames and possible further explosion, he remained on the truck, struggling against the intense heat and smoke, while a comrade drove the vehicle from the ammunition dump. With the help of two comrades, the blaze was finally extinguished and the smoldering shell containers were dispersed to prevent further mishap. His courageous and selfless devotion to duty prevented further damage to the vitally needed ammunition and undoubtedly saved the lives of several men. The heroic actions of Sergeant Cantrell reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.