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 Specialist Fifth Class Gary G. McMahon, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy when he freed a diver at Conshos Lake Dam, New Mexico, during the afternoon of 19 December 1970. Specialist McMahon was a standby diver when another diver became fouled in numerous cables at a depth of 60 feet. Realizing the diver could not free himself, Specialist McMahon, with utter disregard for his personal safety, proceeded to make a dive in scuba gear. Working among numerous cables in which he himself could become fouled, and in zero visibility, Specialist McMahon made a total of three dives before he was able to rescue the diver. Specialist McMahon’s heroic efforts averted tragedy and reflected the greatest credit on him, the Corps of Engineers, and the United States Army.