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 (Coast Artillery Corps) Robert F. Campbell, United States Army, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, in rescuing a soldier from drowning in the Rockaway Inlet, Fort Tilden, New York, on 11 October 1941. During training operations, a member of the organization, fully clothed and carrying all his equipment suddenly slipped and fell through an open section in the Quartermaster dock leading to the boat landing ramp of the dock, into deep water. Upon hearing the splash, Captain Campbell, a bystander, without hesitation or removing any portion of his uniform, jumped into the cold, swift current of the Inlet, and with great difficulty, rescued the man in distress and succeeded in keeping him afloat until help arrived to bring them to safety. The heroism displayed by Captain Campbell on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.