VALOR

SOLDIER'S MEDAL RECIPIENTS

The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States , or of a friendly foreign nation who while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States , distinguished him/herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. The same degree of heroism is required as for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The performance must have involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life under conditions not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Awards will not be made solely on the basis of having saved a life.

LEROY JACKSON

Leroy Jackson was awarded the soldier's medal in 67' for pulling the soldier from the water when an explosive charge blew him out of his boat and severely wounded another soldier in the boat.

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