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 Private John Schivetz, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in rescuing a small boy from drowning in a mountain pool at Walamea Falls, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, on 8 March 1941. While resting on a ledge about 20 feet above the pool where he had been swimming, Private Schivetz heard the frightened call of a woman for help. Seeing a small boy floundering in the water disappear beneath its surface, Private Schivetz, without hesitation and with complete disregard for his personal safety, dived from the ledge into the murky water of the boulder-strewn pool, brought the child to the surface, and swam with him to the shore, thereby saving his life. The heroism displayed by Private Schivetz on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service.