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 Command Sergeant Major Corles M. Tate, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy on 13 November 1970 while serving as the Command Sergeant Major of the 2d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date a tank suddenly burst into flames while on a tactical road march with a small convoy. All initial attempts by the vehicle crew to extinguish the burning vehicle were unsuccessful. Sergeant Major Tate, after being advised of the convoy’s distress, flew in his command and control helicopter to a nearby fire support base and picked up all available portable fire extinguishers. He then returned to the site of the still flaming vehicle and, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, climbed aboard it and proceeded to extinguish the blaze. He thus prevented the fuel and ammunition inside the vehicle from exploding and endangering the convoy. Command Sergeant Major Tate’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.