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 Frankie B. Poteet (ASN: US-52153888), 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 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. When an emergency call was sounded for a tank with a volunteer crew, Sergeant Poteet was one of the first to volunteer. Sergeant Poteet, along with four others, 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 meant certain drowning, contact was made. The first attempt to pull the truck out failed when the cable broke. Two more tow cables and a rope had to be carried through the treacherous waters before the truck and its occupants were pulled to safety. His prompt and determined action in the face of great danger undoubtedly helped save the lives of five men. The heroic actions of Sergeant Poteet reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.