The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Seaman Eric Godfrey Geores, IV, United States Coast Guard, for heroism, on the evening of September 23, 1964, while serving as a crew member of the CG-40522, engaged in the perilous rescue of a twelve year old boy from the waters of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The CG-40522 was dispatched from Castle Hill Station to effect the rescue of the boy, who, as he stood watching the surging surf, had been swept from the rocks by a huge wave caused by Hurricane Gladys. The boy was unable to reach shore and was treading water to stay afloat. Upon arrival on the scene. the CG-40522 was maneuvered into the crashing surf and the boy was immediately located. A life ring was thrown from the boat and landed about a foot away from the boy. However, the exhausted lad was unable to grasp it. Geores, realizing the boy’s plight, without hesitation, dived into the heavy surf, swam to the victim, and pulled him to the safety of the boat. Geores demonstrated initiative, fortitude, and daring, in spite of imminent personal danger during this rescue. His unselfish actions and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.