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 Specialist Fourth Class Robert Schmidt (ASN: US_51594949), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the 572d Military Police Company (Security), United States Army Joint Support Command, Fort Ritchie, Maryland, on 25 May 1967 by saving the life of an individual who had fallen into the Upper Lake Royer, Fort Ritchie, and who was in immediate danger of drowning. A friend of the victim was standing by, but was unable to swim and therefore unable to assist the drowning individual. He called or help and Specialist Schmidt, on post patrol at the time, answered the call. Arriving at the lake, Specialist Schmidt dismounted from his vehicle, stripped his weapon and belt from his person and plunged into the water. Upon reaching the drowning individual, Specialist Schmidt took the belt from his trousers and placed it around the body of the victim. It was in this manner that Specialist Schmidt pulled the drowning man to the shore and safety. Specialist Schmidt’s actions fully indicate that he voluntarily committed this heroic deed which involved personal hazard and a degree of risk to his own life. The immediate action and level-headed attitude clearly demonstrated, has set him apart from his comrades or other individuals performing in similar circumstances.