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 Ernest Goldsmith, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery B, 26th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, (Self Propelled), 24th Infantry Division, in Japan on 21 July 1952. He was a member of a detail filling sandbags in the hot sun at Fukanuma Beach and the men were authorized to swim. The water became extremely rough and dangerous and exceedingly dangers with strong under-currents and the swimmers were directed to return to shore. He courageously assisted one of his comrades safely to shore when he heard calls for help coming from another comrade who was in distress. With complete disregard for his safety, Private Goldsmith returned to the dangerous water in an attempt to rescue the second man. In the ensuing attempt, he became so exhausted from battling the surf and struggling with his comrade that he was forced to return for help. While nearing the shore, he became too weak to swim, but the waves forced him close in where he could be assisted to safety. Private Goldsmith’s prompt and courageous actions in the face of grave danger reflect great credit on himself and the military service.