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 Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) George L. Albin, United States Army Air Corps (Reserve), for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, while serving with Air Reserve, 27th Reconnaissance Squadron (LR), Air Corps, in rescuing an enlisted man from drowning in the Atlantic Ocean near Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico, 13 March 1940. When an enlisted man, being swept to sea in shark and barracuda infested waters, called for help, Lieutenant Albin, with complete disregard of his personal safety plunged into the ocean and swam to his assistance. Making his way with difficulty through the high breakers, Lieutenant Albin reached the exhausted and drowning man as he lost consciousness, and towed him against a strong undertow for more that 100 yards to shore, thereby saving his life. The outstanding courage displayed by Lieutenant Albin on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.