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 Second Class Alan L. Agar, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the Aviation Detachment, Headquarters United States Army, Europe, at the Army Airfield, Heidelberg, Germany, on 5 August 1957. While on duty in the Technical Supply Office, Specialist Agar responded to a fire alarm and observed a 1,200Ðgallon aviation fuel tanker ablaze. The burning tanker was parked between two other similar sized tankers filled with high octane aviation fuel. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Specialist Agar climbed upon the burning tanker and rapidly extinguished the blazing gasoline. By his prompt and fearless action he undoubtedly averted a severe explosion which would have caused heavy monetary loss and could have resulted in the death of or injury to personnel. The quick, courageous action of Specialist Agar in risking his life to extinguished the fire before the arrival of any firefighting equipment reflects the utmost credit on himself and the military service.