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 Specialist Third Class Bernard W. P. White, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Detachment A, 4th Military Intelligence Company, near Kimpo Air Base, Korea, on 6 August 1955. While approaching a bridge spanning the Han River, Specialist White learned that a truck containing approximately 20 servicemen had crashed through the railing and plunged 40 feet to the river bank. He rushed to the scene of the accident in an attempt to right the truck and release the trapped men. At this juncture the gasoline tank exploded, knocking Specialist White about 20 feet. Despite his own burns and intense heat he returned to the flaming vehicle to aid a soldier whose clothing was afire, got him to the river to extinguish the flames, and administered first aid. Only after all possible assistance had been given the injured soldiers did he accept treatment for the painful burns he had incurred. Specialist White’s display of heroism reflects great credit on himself and the military service.