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 Staff Sergeant Frederick C. Lynch (ASN: 6101207), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy displayed in rescuing a man from drowning at Fort Monroe, Virginia on the evening of 18 September 1937. While attempting to board Norfolk, Virginia, a man fell overboard and was badly cut by the ship’s propeller. Hearing cries for help, Staff Sergeant Lynch plunged overboard and, in spite of the strong tidal current and the darkness of the night, rescued the man and kept him afloat until help arrived to bring them to a place of safety.