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 First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Robert Rotstan, United States Army Air Forces, for heroism while serving with the 310th Bombardment Group (Medium), TWENTIETH Air Force. On 19 October 1944, upon the completion of the bomb run over Lonate Pozzolo, Italy, it was discovered that three 1,000 pound bombs in Lieutenant Rotstan’s aircraft had failed to release over the target. Realizing the danger of explosion, Lieutenant Rotstan immediately removed his parachute and lowered himself into the bomb bay. With another crew member holding him by his legs, Lieutenant Rotstan succeeded in releasing the bombs from the shackles and jettisoning them harmlessly into the sea. His selfless devotion to duty in the face of great hazard reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.