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 Fourth Class Raymond D. McEntyre, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 385th General Dispensary, United States Forces, on 14 April 1963 at Chatellerault, France. While walking along the bank of the Vienne River, Specialist McEntyre heard a woman screaming and saw her pointing at a little girl sinking rapidly in the river and a boy floundering helplessly in the cold turbulent waters. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Specialist McEntyre unhesitatingly leapt an iron rail, slid down a rocky, jagged stone retaining bank, and dived into the icy water. He swam approximately 30 yards to the point where he last saw the little girl submerged and, upon surface diving, located her and towed her to the bank of the river where local French people lifted her out of the water. He then immediately returned to the aid of the boy who had been swept further downstream and brought him to safety. Specialist McEntyre’s heroic action is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. (This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal for heroism on 14 April 1963, as announced in General Order Number 61, Headquarters U.S. Army Communications Zone, Europe, APO 58, dated 19 June 1963.)