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 Sergeant First Class [then Staff Sergeant] Jack P. McIntosh, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters in Headquarters Troup, 2d Reconnaissance Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry, on 19 July 1964 near Nickersfelden, Germany. Sergeant McIntosh was camping along the bank of a river when he heard calls for help from a youth who was floundering in the swift current after his canoe capsized. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant McIntosh, fully clothed, plunged into the river amidst jutting boulders and succeeded in reaching the burly 16-year-old youth. After a furious struggle with the young man, he managed to tow him to the safety of the shore and then administered first aid to the victim to restore normal breathing. Sergeant Macintosh’s heroic conduct in this dangerous situation is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects it is credit upon himself and the military service. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal to Sergeant Macintosh for heroism on 19 July 1964 as announced in General Orders Number 149, Headquarters V Corps, APO 79, U.S. Forces, dated 6 October 1964.]