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 Sergeant George M. Felty (ASN: 6653015), United States Army, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed while serving with Company F, 27th Infantry Regiment, 20 January, 1932, south of Pohakea Pass, Island of Oahu Territory of Hawaii. While participating in a reconnaissance, Captain Emmett M. Connor, 27th Infantry, fell from the top of a precipitous mountain to a spot 300 feet below, breaking one leg and both shoulders. At constantly recurring risks to their lives, Captain Eduardo Andino and eight soldiers of his command including Sergeant Felty voluntarily descended to the aid of Captain Connor, administered first aid, stripped themselves of their shirts to improvise a litter and to provide warmth for the injured officer, and rescued Captain Connor. For 4 1/2 hours Sergeant Felty and the other members of the party worked cutting a trail 1,200 feet over precipices and through heavy jungle-like underbrush. They carried Captain Connor down this precarious trail where a misstep might have resulted in death or serious injury, and delivered him to the hospital, thereby saving him from probable fatal effects of his injuries. This heroic conduct and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Felty reflect great credit upon himself and the Army.