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 Major (Military Intelligence Corps) Robert D. Foley (ASN: 0-1924216), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy on 3 December 1968 while serving as the Commanding Officer of the 541st Military Intelligence Detachment, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date Major Foley had retired to his quarters for the night, but was suddenly aroused by a gunshot followed by loud voices and sounds of a scuffle. Major Foley rushed to the scene just as another shot rang out. He entered and observed the First Sergeant severely beaten, stumbling out of the noncommissioned officers’ billet. Major Foley was advised that a deranged soldier had entered the billet, pistol whipped one man and shot and wounded another. After quickly assessing the situation, Major Foley calmly confronted the enraged individual. Unarmed and displaying a complete disregard for his personal safety, Major Foley successfully persuaded the man to surrender his weapon. Major Foley then escorted the soldier from the billets, talked with him until he regained his senses and then called for medical attention for the man. Major Foley’s unwavering devotion to duty, disregard of personal safety and deep concern for the welfare of his men were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.