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 Private Sam McCoy (ASN: RA-18423030), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Private McCoy distinguished himself by heroic actions and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty near Kumgong-ni, Korea on 30 August 1952. While on a training march, his platoon stumbled into an unmarked mine field, exploding one mine and injuring three men. Private McCoy, hearing the blast, ran to the aid of the wounded men. Realizing that there were more mines in the area, he led the evacuation of the first man and formed a stretcher party. Taking no heed of the personal dangers involved, he returned to the mined area where he once again led the evacuation of another wounded man. His aggressive actions so inspired his comrades that the remainder of the evacuation was completed in an orderly and disciplined manner. Private McCoy’s heroic devotion to duty, valiant spirit, and willingness to endanger himself to aid his comrades reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.