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 Technician Fourth Grade George R. Reynolds (ASN: 34335341), United States Army, for heroism while serving with Service Unit 2405 at Swan Lake, near Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, on 28 May 1944. A small rowboat from which Technician Reynolds, another soldier, and two women were fishing, was overturned in the middle of the lake by a strong wind and high waves. All were thrown in the deep, icy water, but all succeeded in securing a hold on the water-filled boat, one of the women being assisted by Technician Reynolds. A high wave broke their grasp but the two women, once again with the assistance of Technician Reynolds, regained their hold. The soldier, however, was driven some 30 feet distant by the elements and was unable to swim back. Although tired from his previous exertions and weighted down by his heavy clothing, Technician Reynolds swam to the assistance of the man. Despite his heroic efforts during which he was pulled under twice by the frantic and drowning man, Technician Reynolds was unable to save the soldier.