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 Captain (Corps of Engineers) George D. Reasonover, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while a member of Company C, 3d Engineer Battalion, in Korea, on 25 June 1955. During the torrential summer rains, a pontoon bridge was ripped from its moorings, swirled adrift and lodged against the abutments of Libby Bridge, a vital communications link spanning the swollen Imjin River in flood stage. Trees, timber and other debris were collecting rapidly, and the tremendous pressure and vibration posed an imminent threat to the structural integrity of the piers. After reconnoitering the situation and procuring explosives, Captain Reasonover voluntarily elected to be lowered to the twisting lurching bridge in an effort to blast it free. Despite the hazards of the elements, slippery footing, and the swift current canting the floating bridge to a 40 degree angle during the operation, Captain Reasonover worked for more than an hour placing and resetting the charges to where they could be primed for detonation. As a result of his prompt, courageous actions the pontoon bridge was blown free and drifted downstream where it was reclaimed, and Libby Bridge escaped without damage. Captain Reasonover’s exemplary conduct reflects utmost credit on himself and upholds the traditions of the military service.