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 First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Thomas H. Rushing, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Camp Shelby, Mississippi on 1 July 1970. On that date Lieutenant Rushing swam to the rescue of a member of his unit and prevented him from being pulled under a bridge pontoon in swift water at the unit training site. As a result of his own efforts to prevent the other person from drowning, Lieutenant Rushing inhaled water and was hospitalized for a period of two days. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Lieutenant Rushing has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.