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 Noah L. Allred (ASN: NG-25454827), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 7 May 1967 by assisting in saving the life of a swimming accident victim. Private Allred was swimming close to shore at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for the water was extremely rough and he considered going out further as being unsafe. Seeing that the victim, who was approximately 75 feet farther out than he, was having difficulty, he disregarded his own safety and swam out to aid him. Rough water and a strong undercurrent made swimming very difficult, and supporting another individual under such conditions proved to be almost impossible. Private Allred was repeatedly drawn underwater and swallowed a considerable amount of salt water, but succeeded in bringing the victim close to shore with the help of a companion and another soldier. At this time, a large wave struck them, separating the victim from the trio. For a short time they could not locate him, but Private Allred felt him bump into his leg and again lifted him from the rough water. The three soldiers carried the victim to shore and immediately applied artificial respiration to him, which had the victim successfully revived after 20 minutes. The victim was then hospitalized for observation and later released. Private Allred’s quick thinking and complete disregard for his own life to save that of another individual reflect great credit upon himself, and the United States Army.