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 (Infantry) Leo John Meyer (ASN: 0-576198), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action in Korea. On 15 August 1951, while Captain Meyer and a fellow officer were walking on the bank of a rain-swollen river near Saetto, Korea, the latter lost his footing and, falling into the water, was rapidly swept away from the bank. Taken completely by surprise, the officer, unable to aid himself, began to call for help. Unhesitatingly responding to his comrade’s desperate situation, Captain Meyer jumped into the water and, fighting his way against the strong current, reached his struggling friend. Then, securing a firm grasp on the officer’s right arm, he succeeded in swimming with him to the bank. The heroic regard for the welfare of a fellow soldier displayed by Captain Meyer reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.