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 Anthony T. Lauro, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, while serving with Service Battery, 244th Coast Artillery, New York National Guard, in rescuing an enlisted man from drowning in Lake Ontario near Fort Ontario, New York, on 27 August 1940. When an enlisted man in swimming was seized with cramps and was in grave danger of drowning, Private Lauro, with complete disregard of his own safety, dived into the water, went to his rescue, and succeeded in bringing him to shore. The heroism displayed by Private Lauro on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.