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 [then Acting Sergeant] Daniel B. Kennedy (ASN: RA-19790702), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy As a member of Battery C, 4th Battalion, 80th Artillery, at approximately 1430 hours on 26 June 1967, at 11 Mile Reservoir, near Florissant, Colorado, by voluntarily risking his life to assist in the rescue of three young boys who were victims of a boating accident. Despite waves that were rising 5 to 6 feet high at the time, and winds of approximately 50 mph, Specialist Five Kennedy did not hesitate to take his own boat, which was about the same size as the one which had capsize, into the height of the storm. Because of this material aid and expert handling of his boat, which was being swamped by the waves, he was able to pull two of the children from the water, saving them from certain death. After taking them to safety on the beach, Specialist Five Kennedy again placed his life in peril by going back into the stormy lake to rescue the third boy. Specialist Five Kennedy’s heroic conduct, prompt actions, determination, and disregard for his own personal safety are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.