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 Cadet Samuel Q. Castle, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps, East Tennessee State University, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on 25 June 1970. On that date Cadet Castle’s ROTC Company B-1, a just completed Recondo training in an area of Fort Bragg and was washing in a shallow portion of the Little River. A short distance downstream the river was deep, and the current strong and swift. Suddenly, one of the cadets was carried into a deep portion of the river by the treacherous current, and began to flounder and call for help. In spite of the dangers posed by the fast flowing water, Cadet Castle completely disregarded his own safety and dove into the river fully clothed to rescue his struggling comrade. Cadet Castle courageously swam through the perilous current to the victim and prevented him from sinking. Even though one man would have difficulty surviving the raging torrent, Cadet Castle’s selfless and extraordinary efforts enabled him to reach shallow water, thereby saving the life of his fellow cadet. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man in the dedication of his service to his country, Cadet Castle has reflected great credit upon himself and the ROTC, East Tennessee State University.