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 James D. Dobson, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 505th Military Police Battalion, on 30 April 1955. Corporal Dobson was sitting at home when he was startled by the sound of crashing metal. Hastening downstairs into the street he saw that a car had just plunged over the sea wall into the deep waters of the bay. Without hesitation or regard to his personal safety Corporal Dobson jumped into the deep waters of the bay and began to rescue the driver, the only occupant of the car, who at this time was dazed almost to the point of unconsciousness. Corporal Dobson removed the driver from the car just as it was sinking to the bottom of the bay 16 feet below. The prompt and courageous action of Corporal Dobson undoubtedly saved the life of the driver and reflects distinct credit on himself and the military service.