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 Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Robert G. MacLennan, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at the Special Services recreation area, Lake Belton, Texas in April 1970. On that date a soldier who had been swimming in the lake was seized with cramps and could not reach the shore. The swimmer, who weighed 198 pounds and was fully dressed, became hysterical and was drowning. Upon hearing the alarm of the other persons near the site, Colonel MacLennan swam to the man, who was about 25 meters from shore and in approximate 15 feet deep of water, and brought him safely to shore. The soldier was in a nearly uncontrolled and panicky state during this time and presented a clear and imminent threat to his life. Colonel MacLennan treated him for shock and revived him from this hysteria. His heroic response to save the life of another person, at great risk of his own, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon him and the military service.