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 Major (Ordnance Department), [then Captain] Luther D. Shaw, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 3d Battalion, 802d Ordinance Regiment (Base), aboard an Army transport at sea on 12 February 1943. En route in convoy to an oversea destination, the vessel was rammed and a large hole torn in the starboard side, exposing three decks to inundation. Major Shaw led a detail of men to the flooded area awash with waves from the sea, and, with complete disregard for his safety, succeeded in removing the dead and injured from the area. Major Shaw’s courageous actions during the emergency reflect distinct credit on himself and the military service.