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 Airman First Class William E. Snider, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at an Army Ordnance Dump in Korea while serving as Heavy Equipment Operator, 543d Ammunition Supply Squadron, Depot, 6405th Air Support Wing (Materiel), Far East Air Logistic Force, on 16 June 1952. On that date, Airman Snider completely disregarding his own safety, voluntarily drove a turnadozer into an area of burning and exploding munitions. Although the heat scorched the paint and set the tires afire on the turnadozer, he effectively scattered and covered the burning munitions, saving great quantities of unexploded ammunition and preventing a possible catastrophe. By virtue of his personal courage and selfless devotion to duty, Airman Snider reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.