The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Machinery Technician Second Class Frank F. Seipp, II, United States Coast Guard, for heroism on the morning of 22 August 1976 when he rescued a man from drowning south of the Nehalem River bar, Oregon. Upon notification that a 20-foot pleasure craft had capsized south of the bar, Petty Officer Second Class Seipp was dispatched from Coast Guard Station, Tillamook Bay, Oregon as a member of a beach party. Arriving on scene, Petty Officer Seipp observed an eight-foot breaker hit the capsized craft, throwing the two survivors into the water. One of the men screamed that he could not swim and the other appeared to be unconscious. Petty Officer Seipp immediately entered the water and swam toward the distressed persons. Reaching the hapless victims, he took the unconscious man in tow and proceeded to shore. After the man was safely brought onto the beach, Petty Officer Seipp administered first aid to the survivors until the arrival of medial authorities. Petty Officer Seipp demonstrated remarkable initiative, exceptional fortitude, and daring in spite of imminent personal danger in this rescue. His unselfish actions, courage, and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.