On that day, in Phu My District, Republic of Vietnam, he attempted to save a man trapped inside a burning armored personnel carrier, despite warnings the vehicle could explode at any moment.

English was riding in the lead armored personnel carrier in a 4-vehicle column when an enemy mine exploded in front of his vehicle.

English escaped from the disabled vehicle and, without pausing to extinguish the flames on his clothing, rallied his stunned unit.

As he was lifting 1 of the men to safety, the vehicle exploded, mortally wounding him and the man he was attempting to save.

English's conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the cost of his life were an inspiration to his comrades and are in the highest traditions of the U.S.