Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Specialist Fourth Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    22d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 24, 1969

    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 Specialist Fourth Class Thomas Roy Mueller, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Mueller distinguished himself while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. On 24 June 1969, Specialist Mueller’s unit was dispatched to an area where a helicopter had dropped a load of explosives. While they were gathering the dangerous munitions, an explosion occurred, severely wounding several men. Despite the danger of further explosions, Specialist Mueller rushed to the aid of his stricken comrades, administering first aid and artificial respiration. Then, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he carried his wounded comrades through the area littered with deadly explosives to a position from which they could be evacuated. Specialist Fourth Class Mueller’s selfless concern for his fellow man, personal bravery, and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.