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 Edward L. Riley (ASN: 6531471), United States Army, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed in rescuing Private James A Healey from drowning in the waters of San Francisco Bay, California, on October 28, 1933. While the harbor boat U.S.S. General Frank M. Coxe was being docked at Alcatraz, California, Private Healey fell overboard from the steamer. Private Riley, a passenger on the steamer, with complete disregard of personal danger, fearlessly jumped overboard into the treacherous waters and rescued Private Healey who was being rapidly carried away by the strong tide.