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 Private First Class Jimmy L. Johnson, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as a member of and Army Mountain Rescue Team from Company B, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry, 172nd Infantry Brocade (Mechanized), Fort Richardson, on 23 and 24 July 1964, on Suicide Peak, Alaska. When weather conditions and darkness precluded an aerial evacuation of two airmen stranded on a mountain peak with an elevation of 4,800 feet, Private Johnson unhesitatingly participated in the rescue mission. With complete disregard for his own personal safety and ignoring the strong winds, heavy rain, darkness, and treacherous terrain, he climbed up vertical cliffs with loose rock facings to reach the airmen. Through his courage, perseverance, and knowledge of mountain rescue techniques, he contributed to the successful rescue of the trapped men and to the accomplishment of the perilous mission of the Army Mountain Rescue Team. Private Johnson’s heroic conduct, determination and deep concern for his fellow soldiers are in the highest tradition of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.