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 Captain Do Van Danh, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 29 November 1968 while serving as Commanding Officer, Administration and Direct Support Logistics Company, Vinh Binh Province, Republic of Vietnam. At approximately 1000 hours, Captain Danh learned of a serious gasoline fire of about twenty 55-gallon drums covering about 30′ x 20′ at Tra Vinh Airfield. He immediately alerted a detail and they moved together to the fire area. Upon his arrival he observed additional 55-gallon drums and three 10,000 gallon bladders of JP-4 fuel which were seriously in danger of being ignited by the raging fire. Captain Danh quickly took control of all available personnel in the immediate area and directed their efforts in controlling the fire. He also noticed that there were several crates of 2.75-inch rocket stored in the same area and he took decisive action to move this ammunition, along with adjacent POL drums. With complete disregard for his own personal safety and fully realizing that the intense heat could momentarily ignite the ammunition and the huge gas lamp bladders, Captain Danh approached within 10 feet of the burning JP-4 gasoline to ensure best use of resources and optimum control and directing this operation. Through Captain Bahn’s quick reaction and precise direction, the fire was eventually brought under control and 40,000 gallons of JP-4 fuel in bladders, about 80 drums of JP-4 fuel, and more than 10 crates of rocket ammunition were preserved. His display of outstanding leadership, great calmness under such pressure, and obvious courage were and inspiration to those around him. Captain Danh’s immediate concern to extinguish the fire and to save lives and government property, with total disregard for his own safety, reflects great credit upon him and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.