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 Quartermaster Second Class Ward H. Englehard, Jr., United States Navy, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 25 September 1967. Quartermaster Engelhard was a crewman on a United States Navy Swift Boat patrolling the South China Sea when his boat received an emergency radio transmission requesting assistance for a crashed UH-1D Helicopter belonging to Headquarters Troup, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division, United States Army. Arriving at the crash site, Quartermaster Engelhard realized the drowning crewmen were near death from exhaustion and water intake. Due to the high winds and 6 to 8 foot swells, rescue from the boat was impossible. Quartermaster Engelhard immediately volunteered to go into the water to aid the drowning men. Although hampered by the very high waves, Quartermaster Engelhard succeeded in rescuing two of the downed crew members. Quartermaster Engelhard’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Navy and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.