A Zambian soldier earned himself a promotion after he helped to deliver a baby in the middle of a maize field. According to the Zambia Reports, Lance Cpl. Humphrey Mangisani originally
organized for a woman to be taken to the hospital via a motorbike while he followed behind on his own bike. But he had to take matters into his hands when the mother suddenly went into labor on their way to the hospital.

"I had to help her in a maize field while it rained," Mangisani told the BBC. "I risked my work by being absent from camp to help her."

Mangisani found a razor and was able to cut the umbilical cord after successfully delivering the baby boy. He then transported the baby to the hospital to make sure he was OK. The corporal said he was trained to take risks and that's exactly what happened when the mom-to-be went into labor. 

Because of his heroism, Mangisani was granted the opportunity to name the baby, whom he chose to call Raymond Tembo.

Mangisani not only gained international recognition for his quick thinking and willingness to help, but he was also promoted to full corporal. His commander, Brig. Gen. Kelvin Kanguma, rained praises on Mangisani for changing the negative stereotype around soldiers in the area and proving "that a soldier is someone who can help."

"You’re not a qualified medical doctor but you went out and helped that lady successfully," Kanguma said, per The Fatu Network.