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 Corporal [then Private First Class] Erdman D. Benson, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery B, 506th AAA Gun Battalion, of a 90-mm gun revetment, he heard a loud explosion and observed flames coming from the revetment. One round of 90-mm ammunition, which was stored with 21 other rounds, was accidentally exploded. He immediately seized a fire extinguish and without regard for his personal safety, ran into the gun revetment and attempted to extinguish the flaming ammunition boxes. The prompt and courageous action of Corporal Benson in the face of grave danger reflects great credit on himself and the military service.