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 Master Sergeant Comfort B. Hardin, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while a member of Detachment 3 (5108) University of Missouri ROTC Instructor Group, Columbia, Missouri, on 5 June 1956. Upon learning that a young boy had become entangled in dense weeds and other underwater obstacles while swimming in a pond, Sergeant Hardin immediately ran to the pond and without hesitation dived into the deep, weed choked water as the boy was going under. In spite of the panic-inspired resistance of the drowning boy which dragged Sergeant Harden under the surface, he managed to disentangle himself and the boy, bringing him safely to the shore, where he was able to resuscitate him. Sergeant Harden’s utter disregard for his own safety, his quick thinking, fast action, and unhesitating display of courage reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Army.