Fort Bragg soldier receives Soldier's Medal for saving person from burning car

A Fort Bragg soldier received the Soldier's Medal for heroism Wednesday evening.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Fort Bragg soldier received the Soldier's Medal for heroism Wednesday evening.

Captain Travis A. Johnson put his life on the line to save a stranger from a burning car after a crash.
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Officials said his courage demonstrates the highest values of the United States Army.

Capt. Travis A. Johnson.

Fort Bragg

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The Soldier's Medal is the Army's highest award for valor in a non-combat situation.

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