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 Jessie T. Washington, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, School Troops, Fort Knox, Kentucky, at Fort Knox, on 29 January 1955. While acting in the capacity of driver of a M-41 medium tank during a period of instruction for an armor officer basic class, Private Washington’s vehicle was struck by an uncontrolled moving tank. The collision and the following rapid movements of the vehicles caused an officer passenger to lose his footing and fall towards the tread of the oncoming tank. In spite of the imminent danger of being crushed himself, Private Washington unhesitatingly, and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, pulled the stricken Lieutenant to safety. He then returned to the controls of his tank and drove it and its passengers from possible danger. Private Washington’s prompt and courageous action in the face of grave danger reflects great credit on himself and the military service.