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 Gerald Y. Allen (ASN: RA-19278575), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Service Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action near Kumgong-ni, Korea on 30 August 1952. On that date, a group of men on a road march had wandered into a mine field and sustained heavy casualties. Sergeant Allen, upon hearing of this, immediately joined a rescue party. Shortly after they had arrived on the scene, a second mine was exploded, which killed or injured several more men. Sergeant Allen, although painfully injured in the blast, continued with his merciful duties. He refused treatment for his own wounds until all others were cared for. After carrying down one litter, he returned to the area and stayed there until all were out of danger. His aggressive spirit, devotion to duty, and willingness to endanger himself to provide for others reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.