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 (Infantry) Albert B. Cipriani, United States Army (Reserve), for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in assisting in rescuing three persons from drowning in the Pymatuning Reservoir, Westford, Pennsylvania, on 2 May 1937. Seeing a canoe had capsized in the center of the lake, a passing motorist called for help. Lieutenant Cipriani, together with two other officers, responded. Lieutenant Cipriani immediately plunged into the icy water and, although encountering considerable difficulty, succeeded, in helping one of the party to shore. Then realizing that the other members of the party were in grave danger of drowning and were clinging desperately to the overturned canoe, Lieutenant Cipriani accompanied one of the officers, in a frail boat against a severe wind and rough water. After skillful manipulation of the craft and with constant bailing to keep afloat they eventually effected the rescue of the party in distress.