The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Corporal Lorraine Cephas` (ASN: 33883403), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the 1266th Engineer Dump Truck Company, XII Corps, in action on 18 May 1945, in Germany. Corporal Cephas displayed great heroism by diving from the top of a dam into turbulent waters in an effort to save a drowning soldier. His heroic action in complete disregard for his own safety, which is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, resulted in the loss of his own life.