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 Captain (Chaplain) John P. Schag (ASN: 0-933076), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. At about 2300 hours, 21 August 1950, near Haman, Korea, a truck load of ammunition was brought up to a howitzer which was firing at enemy concentrations. Just as it reached the position, the motor of the truck caught fire and the driver left he cab. Although warned to leave, Chaplain Schag joined two enlisted men in shoveling dirt onto the motor until the fire was extinguished. By his courageous action he helped save not only critical ammunition and an artillery piece, but also the lives of the gun crew. Chaplain Schag’s courage, initiative and devotion to his men reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.