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 Sergeant First Class Gary L. Foster, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, on 29 June 1971. On that date at approximately 1400 hours two brothers became stranded 150 feet up the west face of Kissing Camel Rock in the Garden of the Gods, after having seen their sister slip on loose stones and fall to her death. Upon arriving on the scene as a member of the Fort Carson Mountain Rescue Team, Sergeant Foster, disregarding the danger to his life, climbed the east face of the rock with his team members and then rappelled 100 feet down the west face to the stranded brothers. Sergeant Foster confidently reassured the boys, placed the teenage boy in a seat rappel, and calmly assisted him over the loose, hazardous rocks down the rappel rope. He then tied the nine-year-old boy into a seat rappel and to his own body and rappelled down the extremely hazardous east face 150 feet to the bottom. His outstanding act of courage reduced the possibility of further tragedy in this family and probably saved the lives of the two brothers. By his courageous action, humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and dedication of service to his country, Sergeant First Class Foster has reflected great credit on himself, his unit, and the United States Army.