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 Ronald G. Willis, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on the night of 14 August 1967 while serving with the 472nd Military Police Company, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. While conducting a final check on a flooded road, he observed to cargo trucks stalled in a deep ditch. One noncommissioned officer swam to Specialist Willis’ truck, while another soldier, a non-swimmer, remained in the truck. Specialist Willis unhesitatingly entered the raging, debris filled waters, swam to be flooded vehicle and carried a stranded soldier to safety. After driving approximately ten yards farther he was met by a swimmer who had left the second vehicle. The noncommissioned officer from the first vehicle swam to the second truck and attempted to assist a non-swimmer in reaching Specialist Willis’ truck. This man unfortunately panicked and dragged both himself and the noncommissioned officer underwater. Once more Specialist Willis courageously entered the chilling waters, swam to the struggling man, separated them and carried the non-swimmer to safety. His heroic actions in saving and evacuating four men who might otherwise have perished in the rampant waters are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army. [This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal awarded to Specialist Four Ronald G. Willis for heroism on 14 August 1967, under provisions of paragraph 7a, AR 672-5-1 by the Commanding General, United States Army, Alaska, APO Seattle 98749.]