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 Lieutenant Colonel (Nurse Corps) Marian A. Tierney (ASN: N-1750), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy during the period indicated is awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Marian A. Tierney, Army Nurse Corps, United States Army for heroism on 2 July 1966 in the Republic of Vietnam. On 2 July 1966, when the aircraft in which she was a passenger crashed, many people were injured and panic was beginning to affect the group. Colonel Tierney immediately took charge and through her extreme courage and fine example she inspired the others. After she had successfully cleared the aircraft, she began the task of treating all of the injured. Even though she was badly in need of medical aid, she refused to think about herself until everyone else had been taken care of and evacuated. Because of her outstanding courage, composure and thorough knowledge of medicine, she averted a near tragedy and saved the lives of many of the other passengers. Lieutenant Colonel Tierney’s heroic actions and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon herself, her unit, and the United States Army.