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 Ramon E. Wallace, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company B, Signal Overseas Communications Battalion, 8235th Army Unit, in the waters of Tsukiahima, Japan, on 6 May 1955. While riding in a vehicle near the shoreline, Private Wallace heard the guard from the Signal Overseas Communications Battalion Transmitter Station whistle, then saw him point to the ocean. As private Wallace came nearer, he saw an overturned boat approximately 30 yards offshore, and two Japanese fishermen who had been thrown into the turbulent water. One man was clinging to an upright bamboo pole beyond the seawall, and the other, apparently unable to swim and near exhaustion, was struggling to keep afloat. Without hesitation, Private Wallace plunged into the rough surf fully clothed and, despite the danger of being pulled under by the vicious under current, went to the aid of the floundering man. Observing the difficulty he encountered in swimming through the choppy water, a companion went to his assistance and helped bring the drowning man to shore. Since the seawall was approximately 10 feet from the water, it was not possible to rescue the man immediately. After comrades obtained and threw a rope, Private Wallace secured the fisherman clinging to the bamboo pole, and then, all four men were pulled to safety. Private Wallace’s quick thinking and intrepid actions were instrumental in saving the lives of two Japanese nationals, reflecting the utmost credit on himself and upholding the esteemed traditions of the military service.