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 Specialist Fifth Class Harold V. Haubrich (ASN: RA-16301314), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as a Senior Aidman, Company B, 1st Battle Group, 23rd Infantry, Fort Richardson, Alaska, on 27 March 1962 in the vicinity of Campbell Pass, Alaska. Specialist Haubrich was on a routine cross country field training exercise over rugged and hazardous terrain covered with several feet of snow when the lead sergeant of the trail breaking party was suddenly caught in a snow avalanche which carried him down the side of the a mountain and buried him under heavy snow. Without hesitation or regard for his own life, and despite the warnings of another member of the party, Specialist Haubrich, laden with skis, rucksack, and field gear, swiftly jumped into the snow slide to assist the trapped Sergeant. This rapid action enabled him to retain sight of the Sergeant, who, with the exception of one hand, was buried completely under the snow and unable to move either of his arms when the slide subsided. He then quickly and persistently dug a 2 1/2 foot passage to the victim’s face and cleared the throat which was packed with snow to prevent suffocation. After much difficulty in digging the sergeant out of the snow, he rendered first aid treatment and accompanied him until he was out of danger. Specialist Haubrich’s initiative, perseverance, and courageous and prompt action in the dangerous feat reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.