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 J. Slepski (ASN: 8134066), United States Army, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed while serving with Company D, 21st Infantry Regiment, in assisting in saving the lives of three men from drowning at Haleiwa, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, on 15 February 1936. A boat in which two soldiers and a civilian were riding capsized in the rough and shark-infested waters about a mile from shore, placing them in imminent danger of drowning. Private Slepski voluntarily ventured out into the deep raging current in a small boat and although reaching the persons he was endeavoring to help, he was unable to rescue them unassisted, but kept them afloat until sufficient help arrived to bring them safely to shore.