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 Sergeant [then Private] Robert Mobley, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in rescuing a comrade from drowning in the Big Piney River, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on 27 June 1941. While two squads of men were clearing trees and underbrush in preparation of building a bridge over the river, one of the enlisted men in attempting to swim to the boat was seized with cramps about 30 feet from shore. Upon seeing his comrade in grave danger of drowning, Sergeant Mobley, with utter disregard for his safety, immediately dived into the river and with great difficulty succeeded in bringing the unconscious man safely to shore, where he was revived by means of artificial respiration. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Mobley on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.