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 First Lieutenant (Armor) Herbert D. Casey, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy a member of Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 14th Armored Cavalry, distinguished himself near Hershfeld, Germany, on 7 April 1952. As the battalion was moving into a field position in convoy, and ammunition truck loaded with high explosives, including 90-mm. tank ammunition, caught fire. The driver, unable to extinguish the blaze, abandoned the vehicle and attempted to warn other trucks of the danger. Lieutenant Casey, the convoy commander, arrived at the scene from the head of the column, quickly analyzed the situation, and, ignoring his personal safety and the flying fragments of exploding ammunition, assisted successfully in removing all vehicles to a safe distance from the danger are. His prompt and unhesitating action prevented injury to comrades in the vicinity and saved valuable equipment and cargoes. Lieutenant Casey’s disregard for his safety, devotion to duty and courage reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.