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 George S. Farwell (ASN: 6296449), United States Army Air Corps, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, while serving with 95th Bombardment Squadron (Medium), Air Corps, in rescuing a young girl from drowning in a lake at Denver, Colorado, on 8 June 1940. When an 11-year-old girl, thrown into the water by the capsizing of the small boat in which she had been riding, disappeared beneath the waves, Private Farwell, with complete disregard of his personal safety, immediately plunged into the lake and swam to her assistance. Reaching the spot where the child had disappeared, Private Farwell dived to the bottom, located the unconscious girl at a depth of about 9 feet, pulled her to the surface, and towed her for more than 25 feet to the shore where he administered artificial respiration and revived her, thereby saving her life. The courage and presence of mind displayed by Private Farwell on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.