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 Corporal Adolph Karlonas, United States Army, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, in rescuing an officer from drowning at Camp Nanakuli, Territory of Hawaii, on the night of 3 August 1941. Hearing cries for help from the sea, Corporal Karlonas, with utter disregard of his personal safety, plunged into the water and swam to the assistance of a struggling man. Despite the darkness of the night and the swift current, Corporal Karlonas swam approximately twenty-five yards from shore, relieved an exhausted life saver, and succeeded in bringing the drowning man safely to shore where he assisted in administering artificial respiration thereby saving his life. The heroism displayed by Corporal Karlonas on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.