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. Tilton (ASN: 7084835), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, while serving with Field Artillery, in rescuing a child from drowning in the ocean at Beach Inlet, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina on 11 July 1940. When a 5-year-old boy was swept by the tide into deep water and sank beneath the surface, Private Tilton, with complete disregard of his personal safety, immediately plunged into the ocean and went to his assistance. Reaching the spot where the boy had disappeared, Private Tilton dived to the bottom, brought the drowning child to the surface, and swam with him to the shore, thereby saving his life. The heroism displayed by Private Tilton on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.