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 Corporal Robert J. Barnard (AFSN: AF-11178614), United States Air Force, for heroism at Modesto, California, on 6 April 1950. Corporal Barnard displayed unusual courage by diving into the swiftly moving waters of an irrigation canal to rescue a small child from drowning. Although Corporal Barnard was not an able swimmer, he unhesitatingly risked his life in order to save the child. Corporal Barnard’s prompt and heroic action in this emergency reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.