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 Technician Fifth Grade Robert D. Newcomb (ASN: RA-44117427), United States Army, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Sendai Municipal Airport, Honshu, Japan, on 8 January 1947. During a jump operation, the parachute of a participant failed to open and he fell into the parachute of Technician Newcomb, causing the canopy to temporarily collapse. With full knowledge that his life was in danger, Technician Newcomb fearlessly grasped the suspension lines of the parachute of the falling man with his hands. When he could no longer hold the additional weight, he resourcefully wrapped the suspension lines about his legs and both men descended safely to the ground. Through his quick thinking, heroic action, and complete disregard for personal safety, Technician Newcomb saved his comrade from certain death and upheld the finest traditions of the military service.