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 James E. Teachy, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Landstuhl, Germany on 12 August 1970. On that date, Sergeant Teachy responded to a call for help in a dependent housing area where a 12-year-old boy had climbed a tower and came in contact with high voltage wires. Sergeant Teachy, along with a military policeman, climbed the tower to reach the boy. The two men reached through a wire guard and lifted the boy from the wire. They held the boy off the electric wire for 25 minutes until the electricity was turned off. They then brought him down from the tower to a waiting ambulance. The boy’s life was saved. By his courageous action, humanitarian regard for his fellow man, and dedication of service to his country, Sergeant First Class Teachy has reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.