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 Gerald W. Mozenter, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the Engineer Fire Fighting Company, 8075th Army Unit, in Pusan Korea, on 18 August 1954. Corporal Mozenter was inspecting fire fighting equipment near the pier at Pusan Harbor when he and a comrade observed unusual actions of a young Korean girl on the sea wall and, realized that she contemplated suicide, they immediately approached her in an attempt to prevent her from leaping into the sea. Unheeding their efforts to dissuade her she broke away from them and threw herself into the water, at that time whipped into lashing waves and treacherous currents by the high winds of “Typhoon GRACE.” Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Mozenter plunged into the turbulent waters fully clothed, swam to the stricken girl, and pulled her to safety. His prompt and courageous action in the face of danger undoubtedly saved the life of the Korean national and elicited deep respect and high commendation from his comrades and the people of Korea. Corporal Mozenter’s courageous action reflects great credit on himself and upholds the esteemed traditions of the military service.