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 (Medical Corps) James C. Baker, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on the morning of 18 January 1968. Upon arriving at the flooded bridge crossing the Hardee Road, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Captain Baker, despite the swift water and without regard for his own personal safety, entered the water and swam from tree to tree in a vain attempt to locate the man and boy whom he had seen swept away by the rushing water. Captain Baker swam and waded in dangerous water approximately 1,000 yards in the unsuccessful search. Captain Baker’s courageous actions and disregard for personal safety in the face of danger were in the highest traditions of valor and reflect great credit upon himself, the Army Medical Service and the United States Army.