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 Corporal [then Private First Class] Walter L. Hogan, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company L, 505th Airborne Infantry Regiment, on 26 May 1950 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During a unit parachute jump under assumed combat conditions, a falling parachutist passed closely by Corporal Hogan, as he was approaching the ground following his own jump. With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Hogan grasped the suspension lines of the collapsed parachute worn by his falling comrade and clung tenaciously to the falling soldier until both reached the ground safely. The alert and courageous action taken by Corporal Hogan undoubtedly save his fellow soldier from falling to certain death and reflects distinct credit on himself and the military service.