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 Walter B. Judd, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Wurzburg, Germany, on 24 May 1971. On that date, Sergeant Judd answered a call for aid from a drowning German woman. Acting without hesitation or regard for his personal safety, he ran across a heavily traveled four-lane highway and down to the Maine River bank. Though already exhausted from the 180-yard run, he dove into the river and swam diagonally upstream, fighting the swift current and tremendous undertow. Reaching the almost lifeless woman, he called on his last resources of energy to keep the woman’s head above water and fought his way back to the river bank. Only his intense will to survive and deep concern for another life enabled him to reach the shore, where observers pulled him and the woman from the river. By his courageous action, humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and dedication of service to his country, Sergeant First Class Judd has reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.