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 Private James W. Gray (ASN: RA-16265132), United States Army, for heroism as a member of Company B, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, on 10 July 1950 at Chochiwon, Korea. On 10 July 1950 in the vicinity of Chochiwon, Korea, a truck convoy from Company B, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, of which Private Gray was a member, was strafed by a plane. A truck loaded with dynamite, TNT and anti-tank mines was hit and set afire. The driver of the truck was killed and another soldier wounded. Without hesitation and regard for personal safety, Private Gray entered the burning truck and pulled the wounded man to safety. He then, with the aid of another soldier put out the fire. By these actions he doubtless saved the lives of several soldiers from exploding demolitions. The heroism and selfless action displayed by Private Gray on this occasion reflect great credit on himself and the military service.