(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Coast Artillery Corps) Elwood G. Lodle, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Battery B, 441st Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Self Propelled) Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action at Pozzolai, Italy, on 15 July 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Lieutenant Lodle reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.