The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Private Eurvee Jackson, Jr. (ASN: RA-16733348), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company C, 17th Transportation Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, on 12 September 1962, in Korea. Private Jackson was participating in an armored personnel carrier driver training exercise when the amphibious vehicle he was driving was caught in the rapid current of the Hantan River. As the vehicle was swept downstream and struck a rock, a fellow soldier was thrown into the treacherous river. Knowing that the soldier could not swim, Private Jackson immediately and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, jumped out of the driver’s hatch and into the river to aid him. In his attempt to rescue his comrade, he was caught in the strong current and disappeared beneath the water. Private Jackson’s courageous act of self-sacrifice is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.