The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Soldier’s Medal to Master Sergeant Mike Barsosky (ASN: 6715037), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 20th Military Police Company, Fort Gulick, Canal Zone, on 2 November 1951. A fishing companion fell into swift, turbulent waters and was swept rapidly downstream into the boiling waters and whirlpools below Gatun Spillway. Recognizing that his companion was in dire distress and helpless to extricate himself from his grave danger, Sergeant Barsosky, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his personal safety, jumped into the surging waters, fully clothed, in a heroic but unsuccessful attempt to swim to the side of the drowning man and save his life. Sergeant Barsosky’s prompt and courageous action during the attempted rescue reflects great credit on himself and the military service.