The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Sergeant First Class William Snyder (ASN: RA-18344942), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States. As a member of Company A, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 7 May 1951 in the vicinity of Changnam-ni, Korea. Sergeant Snyder observed two Republic of Korea soldiers who, having unknowingly entered a mine field, exploded a mine and fell wounded. Although he had no knowledge of the exact location of the mines, Sergeant Snyder fearlessly entered the mine field, deactivated one mine and rescued one of the soldiers. He then returned, deactivated another mine and brought the other wounded man to safety. The heroism and devotion to his fallen comrades displayed y Sergeant Snyder reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service.