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 Staff Sergeant George R. Posik, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy near Fort Monmouth, New Jersey on 18 May 1969. On that date, while fishing in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, the fishing party spotted an overturned boat with two survivors clinging to its side. After pulling these two men aboard, a third man was spotted floating face down in the water. Sergeant Posik jumped into the choppy water, swam to the floating man, and held his head above water until the fishing boat could come alongside. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Sergeant Posik has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.