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 Specialist Fourth Class Jeffrey W. Levine (ASN: US-51662655), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of’ Vietnam Specialist Four Levine distinguished himself by valorous actions on the evening of 23 December 1967 while serving as a Light Vehicle Driver with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, at Camp Blackhorse, Vietnam. A sudden explosion in a fuel truck set the vehicle and the drivers clothing on fire. Rushing to the scene, Specialist Levine overtook the running man, brought him to the ground and smothered the flames with his body. Specialist Levine immediately initiated first aid and evacuated the burned man from the area, as the fuel truck was likely to explode at any moment. Unhesitatingly returning to the flaming vehicle, Specialist Levine was instrumental in extinguishing the fire and averting a potential disastrous explosion. Specialist Four Levine’s heroic actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.