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 Private First Class [then Private] Adolph Levins, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery C (105-mm.) (Airborne), 321st Artillery, 101st Airborne Division, on 18 May 1958. After participating in an Armed Forces Day Parade at Owensboro, Kentucky, Private Levins witnessed an automobile plunge into the Ohio River. Without hesitation and at the risk of his own life from the flood-swollen river, he followed the automobile into the river, even though fully clothed to include paratrooper boots at the time, to rescue the driver of the car. Finding that he was unable to open the car door, Private Levins persisted in his efforts to rescue the driver, finally succeeding in pulling him through an open rear window just as the automobile was engulfed in 30 feet of water. With the assistance of a comrade, Private Levins towed the victim to the shore some 40 yards away. His prompt and courageous action in the face of grave danger coupled with complete disregard for his own safety, reflects great credit on himself and the military service.