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 Eugene R. Allen (ASN: RA-19723490), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the United States Army Medical Center, Ryukyu Islands, while assigned for duty as a Medical Aidman in the Okuma R&R Center, Ryukyu Islands. On 12 July 1967, Specialist Allen was summoned to render first aid to a fellow servicemen who had fallen from a waterfall of approximately 100 feet high, located at Okuma, Okinawa. Showing complete disregard for his own personal safety, Specialist Allen crawled over extremely hazardous terrain to where the victim lay seriously injured. Upon reaching the injured person, he administered emergency medical aid which stemmed loss of blood and prevented shock and the subsequent death of the patient. The physical characteristics of the terrain made evacuation by litter impossible and the hazardous areas along the evacuation route made it necessary for Specialist Allen to carry the patient on his back. During the slow, tedious procedure, Specialist Allen covered ground so hazardous that a single step could have resulted in death. Because of Specialist Allen’s alertness and quick thinking, the patient was evacuated to the United States Army Hospital, Ryukyu Islands, in record time for further medical treatment. Specialist Allen’s heroic performance of duty is in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself in the United States Army Medical Corps. [This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal awarded to Specials Allen by the Commanding General, United States Army, Ryukyu Islands, under provisions of paragraph 7a, AR 672-6-1, four heroism on 12 July 1967.]