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 Louis N. Hartnagel (ASN: 6542965), United States Army, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed at Ryan’s Point, Columbia River, Vancouver, Washington, 9 June 1930. While swimming in the Columbia River an unknown girl was caught in a whirlpool and was drowning. Private Hartnagel swam to the girl and succeeded in bringing her to shore. The heroic conduct displayed by Private Hartnagel reflects great credit upon himself and the Army of which he is a member.