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 Franklin D. Woods, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 4 October 1956 near Fort Bliss, Texas. While replacing insulators on the Fort Bliss White Sands power line a coworker on top of the pole came in contact with a live wire and was rendered unconscious. Private Woods had no way of knowing the voltage, nevertheless without regard for his own safety grasped his unconscious companion and pulled him free. Private woods then strapped the victim to his body and brought him to the ground where he administered artificial respiration until the arrival of an ambulance. The prompt and courageous action of Private Woods saved his companion’s life, reflecting great credit on himself and the military service.