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 First Class Henry F. Janczak, United States Army Air Forces, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Squadron A, 2622d Army Air Force Base Unit, Mather Field, California, on 4 July 1946. Upon hearing the screams of a boy who was attempting to swim the swift American River, Private Janczak, although not an expert swimmer, plunged into the stream and swam to his rescue. After reaching the victim, he was forced to break a strangle hold before he could tow the boy to shore. The heroic actions of Private Janczak reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.