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 First Class C J Bruton (ASN: US-56095956), United States Army, for heroism as a member of the 24th Military Police Company, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea on 8 January 1952. Serving as Military Policeman, he was directing divisional traffic when a shout from a nearby mountain pass attracted his attention. Approximately half way up the pass he noticed a truck loaded with oil and gasoline blazing uncontrollably on the right of way and blocking traffic. Realizing the vital importance of preventing congestion, he worked his way to the truck. Just as he reached the vehicle, a bystander fired several rounds of ammunition into its gas tank to release mounting pressure which might have caused an explosion. Although the force of the flames was greatly increased, Private Bruton, with complete disregard for his own safety, boarded the burning truck and drove it down to a nearby stream, dumped the load of partially filled drums and thereby cleared the supply route and removed the potential danger to personnel in the immediate area. Private Bruton’s heroism, daring initiative and selfless devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Military Police Corps.