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 Warrant Officer (Junior Grade) Milton E. Cunningham, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters, 724th Field Artillery Battalion, 273d Infantry Regiment, 68th Infantry Division, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on 17 June 1954. While conducting the firing of hand grenades from M-1 rifles equipped with adapters, Mr. Cunningham observed a soldier move forward of within his firing bay, the movement causing the soldier’s rifle to strike the embankment. The armed grenade dislodged itself from the adapter and fell back into the bay beside the soldier. Mr. Cunningham quickly analyzed the situation, ran into the bay, scooped up the live grenade, and hurled it over the embankment into the impact area. His prompt and unhesitating action saved the life of soldiers in the immediate. Mr. Cunningham’s disregard for own personal safety, his devotion to duty, and his courage reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.