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 (Armor) Richard A. Paul (ASN: 0-1339912), 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, 2d Infantry Division, in action at Pammol, North Korea on 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. Answering an emergency alert call, Lieutenant Paul, with the aid of four men, summoned a tank, procured chains, ropes and whatever other makeshift devices were available and began a rescue operation which was the last for 6 hours. With complete disregard for personal safety, Lieutenant Paul established a human chain of the four men and himself and waded into the swift current in an attempt to reach the stranded truck. Several attempts were made before contact was made. A slip during any of these attempts would have meant certain drowning. On the first attempt, because of the strain, the single cable was snapped. Three more trips were made into the river until finally two cables and a rope were attached to the truck. Six hours later, and with the water less than one foot from the top of the truck, it was towed to safety. His prompt and determined action in the face of great danger undoubtedly saved the lives of five men. Lieutenant Paul’s heroic actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.