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 Private First Class Granville W. Angell, Jr. (ASN: 6564837), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, while serving with the 9th Signal Service Company, then attached to 11th Signal Company, in rescuing a man from drowning at Makapu Point, Island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, on 20 October 1940. Hearing cries for help and seeing that two persons who were in swimming were caught in the high surf and strong undertow and were drifting out to sea in grave danger of drowning, Private First Class Angell and a companion, with utter disregard of their own personal safety, plunged into the water and swam to their assistance. With great difficulty and exceptional bravery, Private First Class Angell succeeded in rescuing one of the persons in distress and bringing him safely to shore, thereby saving his life. The heroism displayed by Private First Class Angell on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.