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 Captain (Infantry) Pierce D. Dusenberry, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while on annual active duty training with Company A, 1st Battle Group, 168th Infantry, Iowa National Guard, on 15 August 1959. Captain Dusenberry was boating on a lake outside of Camp Ripley, Minnesota, when his companion decided to swim ashore some 30 yards from the beach. As the unskilled swimmer began to flounder in deep water, Captain Dusenberry threw him a life jacket. When this failed to reach the drowning man who had submerged once, Captain Dusenberry cut off the boat’s motor and, without hesitation or concern for his own safety, dived in to aid the victim. Upon reaching him, the soldier grabbed Captain Dusenberry and pulled him under the surface. Captain Dusenberry managed to break the man’s hold and towed him safely to shore. Captain Dusenberry’s selfless and courageous efforts saved a fellow soldier from drowning, and reflect the utmost credit upon himself and the military service.