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 First Lieutenant William R. Taube, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy displayed in assisting in rescuing three persons from drowning in the Pymatuning Reservoir, Westford, Pennsylvania, on 2 May 1937. Seeing a canoe had capsized in the center of the lake, a passing motorist called for help. Lieutenant Taube, together with two other officers, responded. While one of the officers swam to the rescue of a member of the party, Lieutenant Taube obtained the only small boat available in order to effect the rescue of the other members of the party who were in grave danger of drowning and who were clinging desperately to the overturned canoe. Realizing the inadequacy of the boat for this purpose, Lieutenant Taube undauntedly took the position at the oars and, summoning another officer to accompany him, set out against a severe wind and rough water. After skillful manipulation of the craft and with constant bailing to keep afloat, they eventually effected the rescue of the party in distress.