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 Michael W. Petrovich, United States Army, for heroism above and beyond the call of duty on 11 September 2001, after a hijacked airline flight, with over 30,000 pounds of jet fuel was used by international terrorists as a weapon to attack the Pentagon. Upon impact there was a thunderous explosion and a horrific fire that killed scores of military and civilian personnel, injured hundreds of others, and left most everyone in a state of shock. Without regard for his own life, and overcoming the shock, chaos, and deadly smoke, Specialist Petrovich aided in the rescue effort by immediately searching his area for casualties. He collected up some individuals and had them form a chain as he led them crawling through the smoke and falling debris to a window along B-Ring. He smashed out he window and began helping to systematically lowered all individuals out of the second story window and then was lowered himself as one of the last ones out of the area. Specialist Petrovich risked his life by remaining in the building and rendering assistance to disoriented, trapped, and injured personnel. His unyielding devotion to his fellow soldiers and civilians undoubtedly saved lives and showed America’s resolve to overcome this act of international terrorism. Specialist Petrovich’s heroic acts are a testament to his bravery and reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.