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 Major (Ordnance Corps) Charles E. Branson, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as Commanding Officer, Badger Ordinance Works, Baraboo, Wisconsin, at Badger Ordinance Works, on 27 June 1950. Upon notification that a 16-year-old boy had been bitten by rattlesnakes, Major Branson acted promptly and bravely, at risk of his own life to save the boy. Running through dangerously snake infested area, Major Branson found the boy, applied a tourniquet, and carried the boy over the very rugged terrain to a safe place. Having previously alerted the doctor, Major Branson drove the boy to a hospital and later was instrumental in finding the rare type blood required for transfusions. Major Branson’s alert and courageous action was materially responsible for saving the boy’s life and thereby reflects distinct credit on himself and the military service.