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 Doan Van Tuong, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 28 November 1968 while serving as Company Commander, 651st Regional Forces Company, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. On that date, two United States Advisors and a Vietnamese interpreter were returning from an operation by a sampan when the craft suddenly overturned in an extremely treacherous part of a canal. The rushing currents caused one of the advisors to strike his head on the radio as he entered the water. Unconscious, the Advisor landed on top of the other Advisor, causing both men to be pulled under by the raging current. A strong current carried them to the deepest part of the canal where, encumbered by their combat gear, they began to sink. Lieutenant Tuong observed this and, with no thought for his personal safety, swam to the drowning men’s aid. Fighting the strong currents and the struggling soldiers, Lieutenant Tuong managed to keep both men’s heads above water and towed them to the safety of the canal bank. Because of his courageous act at the risk of his life, two American soldiers were saved from certain drowning. Lieutenant Tuong’s heroic actions reflect great credit upon him and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam.