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 Private Cleophas C. Burnett (ASN: 6280862), United States Army Air Corps, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed while serving with the 62d Service Squadron, in rescuing two women from drowning in the Roosevelt Park swimming pool, San Antonio, Texas, on 14 August 1926. Private Burnett at the risk of his life, went to the rescue of two young women who were in great danger of drowning and with much difficulty succeeded in bringing them safely to the edge of the pool.