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 Howard N. Bossert (ASN: 6768861), United States Army Air Corps, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed while serving with the 19th Pursuit Squadron, in assisting in saving the lives of three men from drowning at Haleiwa, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, on 15 February 1936. A boat in which two soldiers and a civilian were riding capsized in the rough and shark-infested waters about a mile from shore, placing them in imminent danger of drowning. When an attempt to rescue them by means of a small craft proved futile due to the extremely strong current and high waves, Private Bossert and another soldier obtained a 14-foot open outboard motor boat and, at great danger to themselves and with much difficulty, succeeded in reaching the men and bringing them safely to shore..