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 Private First Class Mary Jane Ford (ASN: A-900634), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States at Airport Lake, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, on 31 May 1944. A soldier started to swim across the lake but being a poor swimmer he became exhausted and sank twice in deep water. Private Ford observing the man in distress, fearlessly and at the risk of her life, promptly went to his assistance. Before she could reach him the man sank a third time. She dived repeatedly and finally located the body, brought it to the surface, and towed it to shore.