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 Specialist Fifth Class Jerry W. Carpenter, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in Hawaii on 14 May 1970. On that date, while inspecting a campsite in the rugged area of Palama-Uka, Oahu, Hawaii, in the company of five other adults, Specialist Carpenter’s attention was attracted to a small boy who was struggling to keep his head above water in the murky pond nearby. When his attempt to point out the location of the lad to the lifeguard on duty failed, he immediately removed his excess clothing and dove into the unfamiliar water and searched until he located the semi-conscious body. He quickly dragged the child ashore and administered the proper techniques until the boy regained consciousness. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to this country, Specialist Carpenter has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.