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 Danny R. Archer, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery D, 2d Battalion (HERC), 52nd Artillery, Miami, Florida, on 8 September 1968 when he endangered his own life to save the life of a woman in Miami, Florida. At approximately 1500 hours, Specialist Archer observed an automobile operated by a woman, who was the sole occupant, hit several trees and then plunge into a canal adjacent to the administration area of Battery D. With complete disregard for his own safety, he entered the snake infested canal and swam to the assistance of the woman. At great risk to their own lives, Specialist Archer and another soldier fought an undercurrent in the 8-foot deep water while pulling the semi-conscious woman from her car and towing her ashore. This act was extremely hazardous, because both soldiers entered the water while wearing full uniforms, including boots. Specialist Archer’s courageous act in complete disregard for his own life in saving the life of the one reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, in the United States Army.