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 (Field Artillery) William W. Dixon (ASN: 0-10135), United States Army, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, in saving Private Patrick Monahan, Battery A. 18th Field Artillery, from drowning in Medicine Creek, Oklahoma, on 15 April 1929. When the horses of Battery A, 18th Field Artillery, were being watered in Medicine Creek, a horse ridden by Private Monahan got into deep water and started to swim. Private Monahan fell from his horse and, being unable to swim, immediately sank out of sight. Lieutenant Dixon promptly dived into the water fully clothed and swam to the rescue of this soldier and, assisted by Sergeant Michael J. Washenberger, succeeded in rescuing the soldier, bringing him to shore, where another soldier aided them in pulling him out of the creek. The heroism displayed by Lieutenant Dixon reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.