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 Morris R. Adams, Texas National Guard, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy during a major flood in the City of Abilene, Texas, on 11 May 1957. While cooperating with civilian authorities in routine evacuation of flooded areas Corporal Adams, together with two members of his unit, discovered two girls helplessly trapped in an automobile which was being carried swiftly into Big Elm Creek by swollen flood tides. Without hesitation or regard for his personal safety, Corporal Adams accompanied two members of his unit in the truck into the raging stream. When the truck had wedged the automobile against the opposite bank, he got out on the hood of the truck, rescued the two girls from the car and removed them to safety. The prompt and courageous action displayed by Corporal Adam saved the two girls from possible death or serious injury and reflects the utmost credit on himself, his unit, and the military service.