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 Jerry L. Miller (ASN: RA-16659533), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Augsburg, Germany on 8 September 1966 by voluntarily risking his life to rescue Frau Anna Eckert from drowning in the Holzbach Kanal. Specialist Miller, while on routine MP duty, noticed an excited group of civilians gathered on a bridge over the canal. Going to investigate, he noticed a body in the canal. Pausing only to remove his MP gear, he jumped into the canal and swam to the aid of the drowning person. Assisted by an unknown German male, who also jumped into the canal, he was able to rescue Frau Eckert. The prompt and heroic action steps Specialist Miller reflect great credit upon himself the Military Police Corps and the entire United States Army.