The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Sergeant Cecil R. Graham (ASN: RA-25946103), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company E. Infantry School Detachment, during a weapons demonstration at the infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia, on 4 March 1954. He was performing duty as a 4-man grenade demonstration team. During the demonstration, an M26 hand grenade accidentally became armed. Sergeant Graham endeavored to pick up the armed grenade and throw it into a safe area, but was unsuccessful. Realizing that he did not have time to make another attempt, Sergeant Graham without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own safety, threw himself forward and covered the grenade with his body. The resulting explosion killed him instantly and wounded another man slightly. Sergeant Graham’s prompt and courageous action undoubtedly saved the other 8 members of the team from death or serious injury. His heroic act reflects great credit on himself and the military service.