The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Specialist Third Class Jackey N. Parrott, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery Be, 740th Antiaircraft Artillery Missile Battalion (NIKE), at San Francisco, California, on 11 May 1956. Upon observing a 32 ton bulldozer roll over on a steep grade, Specialist Parrott immediately went to the aid of the operator who was pinned underneath. Notwithstanding the fact that the bulldozer was perched precariously on its back, and the engine was spewing hot oil, Specialist Parrott immediately crawled under the heavy machinery and shut off the engines. In spite of painful first-degree burns suffered as a result of this action, Specialist Parrott remained on the scene and assisted in freeing the operator from the bulldozer. Specialist Parrott’s courage and prompt action undoubtedly prevented serious injury or possible death to the operator, reflecting great credit on himself in the military service.