The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Private First Class Albert O. Bracht, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 811th Signal Company, Fort Richardson, Alaska, at Spenard, Alaska, on 25 June 1953. Private Bracht heard a call for help from a neighbor’s house. Upon arriving at the scene, he found his neighbor had been overcome by gas and had fallen into a well. With utter disregard for his personal safety and realizing the danger, he unhesitatingly entered the gas filled well in an attempt to rescue his neighbor. While descending into the well, he was also overcome by the carbon monoxide gases and made the supreme sacrifice by giving his life in a futile attempt to save the life of another man. The prompt, courageous, and determined action taken by Private Bracht in the face of grave danger reflects great credit on himself and the military service.