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 Technical Sergeant [then Sergeant] Ernest E. Stout, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in rescuing a young boy from drowning in Fall Creek, on the Government reservation at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, on 5 June 1941. While two young boys were swimming in water about 8 feet deep, one of the boys suddenly called for help and sank from sight. Sergeant Stout, with utter disregard for his safety, immediately dived into the water and, after making several attempts, located the boy, who had been under the water about four minutes. He succeeded in bringing the boy safely to shore, where he was assisted by others in reviving him by artificial respiration. The boy was then taken to the hospital. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Stout in saving the life of the boy reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.