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 Technical Sergeant John L. Bushby, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life as a Flight Engineer of a B-29 type aircraft, 344th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Wing, (M), FIFTH Air Force, on 18 November 1951. On that date, Sergeant Bushby took off on a combat mission over North Korea in an aircraft loaded with 500 pound bombs and a maximum load of gasoline. When the aircraft lost power, and an unsuccessful effort to stop was made, it crashed near the end of the runway and burst into flames. Sergeant Bushby had escaped when he noticed the navigator and pilot were still in the airplane. Although Sergeant Bushby knew the fusing of the bomb load was of a very delicate nature and would detonate at any moment, he completed disregarded personal safety and rushed back amidst the burning wreckage and exploding ammunition and helped the navigator and pilot to safety. Immediately thereafter, the first of several explosions occurred, completely demolishing the aircraft. The exceptional courage and fortitude displayed by Sergeant Bushby was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.