FORT DRUM — On Tuesday, Sgt. Jacob Perkins will be awarded the Soldier’s Medal.

The award for non-combat acts of heroism will be presented to Sgt. Perkins, of the 1st Squadron 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, for helping rescue passengers from a bus and tractor-trailer collision on July 22.

The Soldier’s Medal was established for acts of heroism not involving conflict with an enemy.

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