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 Private First Class James A. Long, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Atlanta Army Depot, Forest Park, Georgia on 28 September 1969. On that date, Private Long prevented an act of criminal assault upon a female minor while at the same time endangering his own life and suffering personal injury as a result of a gunshot wound. On this date, Private Long and his female companion were accosted by two armed assailants. While one attacker was attempting to criminally assault his companion, with complete disregard for his own safety Private Long grappled with the other armed man and was wounded in a physical struggle. Private Long’s initiative and courage in the face of imminent extreme personal injury prevented the criminal assault upon his female companion. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Private Long as reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.