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 Staff Sergeant Joseph R. Duncalfe, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters, 385th Evacuation Hospital (Semimobile), Spokane, Washington, on 1 September 1964, near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Sergeant Duncalfe was driving on a state highway when he witnessed an accident in which an automobile spun out of control, plunged into Lake Coeur d’Alene, and sank into water ten feet in depth. Upon stopping his car, he observed that the occupants of the disabled vehicle had not surfaced and were in danger of drowning. Despite the rain, cold, and wind, and with complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Duncalfe unhesitatingly dove into the turbulent waters of the lake and succeeded in removing the trapped and seriously injured elderly couple from the sunken car. After getting the man and woman to the safety of the shore, he efficiently administered first aid to them and comforted the elderly couple until an ambulance arrived. Sergeant Duncalfe’s heroic actions and deep concern for his fellow man are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army Reserves, and the military service. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal to Staff Sergeant Duncalfe for heroism on 1 September 1964 as announced in General Orders Number 1, Headquarters, United States Continental Army Command, Fort Munro, Virginia, dated 5 January 1965.]