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 Michael J. Washenberger (ASN: 6496763), United States Army, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed while serving with Battery A, 18th Field Artillery, in saving Private Patrick Monahan, Battery A, 18th Field Artillery, from drowning in Medicine Creek, Oklahoma, 15 April 1929. When the horses of Battery A, 15th 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. Sergeant Washenberger promptly dived into the water fully clothed and assisted Lieutenant William W. Dixon in rescuing the soldier, and succeeded in bringing him to shore, where another soldier aided them in pulling him out of the creek. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Washenberger reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.