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 Stanley W. Bryn, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery B, 506th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1952, While performing his duties in the mess hall, he heard a loud explosion and observed flames coming from a nearby 90-mm gun revetment, One round of 90-mm ammunition, which was stored with twenty-one other rounds, was accidentally exploded. Private Bryn immediately left the mess hall with a bucket of water and attempted to extinguish the burning ammunition boxes. After making two additional trips to the fire barrel for water, he remained in the revetment until the blaze was extinguished. The prompt and courageous action taken by Private Bryn in the face of grave danger reflects distinct credit on himself and the military service.