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 Second Lieutenant Peter C. Neukom, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Hopewell, Virginia on 6 June 1970. On that date Lieutenant Neukom was fishing from the shore of the Appomattox River, when he heard screaming. He looked out and saw the head of a small boy just visible on the surface of the rapidly moving river. He ran upstream until he reached the best vantage point to swim to the boy. He dove into the water and swam to where the boy was last seen. He dove and surfaced several times before he finally came up with boy and towed him to the shore. By his courageous action, humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and dedication of service to his country, second Lieutenant Neukom has reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.