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 Viera Felipe Bonilla, United States Army, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while a member of Company A, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, at Ponchon, Korea. While standing at the edge of his company area watching the nearby flooded stream, Private Bonilla saw a small Korean boy swept into the raging river as he was attempting to cross an inundated bridge. The swift current rapidly carried the helpless boy downstream. Private Bonilla ran to the river, a distance of about 100 yards, stripping off his jacket as he ran. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his personal safety, he plunged into the raging debris-filled river and fought his way to the child. With great difficulty, he reached the shore with the rescued boy, after swimming approximately 200 yards in the dangerous waters. Private Bonilla’s heroic actions are deserving of the highest praise and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.