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 [then Private First Class] Thomas L. Tomlinson (ASN: US-55825685), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in saving the life of a small Korean child with complete disregard for his own life and personal safety on 16 July 1966 while assigned to Headquarters and Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 79th Artillery, 7th Infantry Division. Specialist Tomlinson leapt into the swollen and torrential floodwaters of the Imjin River, in the vicinity of Musan-ni, Korea, and rescued the small child from certain death. Specialist Tomlinson’s heroic deed was spontaneous, without a moments hesitation to consider the risk involved. Specialist Tomlinson’s courage and bravery are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 7th Infantry Division and the United States Army.