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 Albert T. Knox (ASN: US-52155591), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Tank Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, in action at Pammol, North Korea on the night of 28 – 29 July 1952. At about 2230 hours, 28 July 1952, five soldiers, occupants of a 2_ ton truck, had mistakenly taken a ford through the Yong-pyong River which was closed to vehicular traffic due to flood conditions. An emergency call was sounded for a tank with a volunteer crew and Sergeant Knox volunteered immediately. Sergeant Knox and four other men volunteered to form a human chain in the river in an effort to reach the truck. After several unsuccessful attempts, during which a slip would have been fatal, contact was made. The first attempt to pull the truck out failed because the strain on the single cable was too great, so two more tow cables and a rope were carried to the truck before it was pulled from the river. His prompt and determined actions in the face of great danger saved the lives of five men. The heroic actions of Sergeant Knox reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.