The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Sergeant Walter J. Wohlfert (AFSN: AF-1443475), United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life while serving with the 20th Tactical Air support Squadron, at La Vang Airfield, location near the city of Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam, on 18 April 1968. On that date, Sergeant Wohlfert observed and aircraft lose directional control during the after landing roll and veer off the runway into a known minefield. He rushed to the scene and unhesitatingly, with complete and utter disregard for his personal safety, ran into the minefield toward the aircraft and evacuated the two crew members to safe territory. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Sergeant Wohlfert reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.