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 Technician Fifth Grade Carl W. Jacobs, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in Yokohama, Honshu, Japan, on 27 August 1947. While walking past a canal, Technician Jacobs heard water splashing. He immediately investigated and found an enlisted man splashing around in the water 12 feet below and in urgent need of assistance. Unable to obtain rope, Technician Jacobs dived quickly into the canal after the man who had disappeared under the water. In a last searching attempt, before coming up for air, he located the man on the muddy bottom of the canal. After bringing the victim to the surface, he found it difficult to keep the victim afloat and called for help. Private First Class Russel V. Hansen immediately answered the call and dived in to assist. Together, they finally got the victim on a Japanese boat. With the aid from spectators above, all three men were hoisted ashore by rope, and, with further assistance from spectators, Technician Jacobs and Private Hansen administered artificial respiration. The quick thinking and courage displayed by Technician Jacobs in saving an enlisted man’s life reflect high credit on himself and the military service.