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 Captain (Infantry) James H. Hedrick, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 19 July 1968. On that date Captain Hedrick is credited with saving the life of a North Platte, Nebraska, boy. Captain Hedrick, after hearing screams for help, ran some 100 meters down a beach, then swam for 150 meters and rough, murky water to where the victim went down. Disregarding his own life, Captain Hedrick dove underwater and remained approximately 1 minute searching for the victim. After recovering and surfacing with the victim, Captain Hedrick swam 150 meters back to shore and applied artificial respiration until the victim began breathing. He continued until aid arrived. Captain Hedrick’s heroic deed reflects great credit upon him and the United States Army.