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 Wayne S. Slade (ASN: 6283299), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 15th Field Artillery, in rescuing an enlisted man, with whom he was swimming under water along the bottom of a swimming pool at a depth of 8 feet, was suddenly caught and held at the bottom of the pool by suction from a drainage pipe. Private Slade immediately went to his assistance. Although having been under water for a considerable time and despite the danger of being caught in the suction, Private Slade, by pulling and rolling the almost unconscious soldier, with great difficulty finally released him from the drainage pipe and assisted him to the surface, thereby saved his life. The heroism and presence of mind displayed by Private Slade on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.