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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Roy L. Miller (ASN: 0-998523), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the United States Army Aviation Test Board, Fort Rucker, Alabama, while rescuing two seriously injured and unconscious crewmembers from the wreckage of their burning aircraft on 13 February 1969. Colonel Miller was observing a YCH-47C helicopter hovering at a remote test site near Apalachicola, Florida, when the pilot lost control of the aircraft. It somersaulted over on its back and exploded in flames, trapping the unconscious pilot and aircraft commander in the cockpit. Despite numerous explosions and with complete this disregard for his own personal safety, Colonel Miller rushed to the burning helicopter and crawled under the nose section to remove debris and seat cushions to remove the pilot. Then assisted by a fellow officer, he rescued the aircraft commander from the exploding and burning wreckage and moved him to safety. Colonel Miller voluntarily risked his life to save the lives of others. His actions reflect great credit upon him, the United States Army Aviation Test Board, and the military service.