(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Private First Class Ernest J. Vaillancourt (ASN: 31261860), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Cannon Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action at Campo Morto, Italy, on 8 March 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Private First Class Vaillancourt reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.