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 (Field Artillery), [then Second Lieutenant] William N. Ruzin (ASN: 0-1182953), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters Battery, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action in Maine, France, on 6 August 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Lieutenant Ruzin reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.