The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Health Services Technician Third Class Grant W. Waldron, United States Coast Guard, for heroism on the night of 30 June 1985 when he assisted in the rescue of a drowning man in the frigid waters of the Manitowoc River, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Petty Officer Waldron was departing U.S.C.G.C. MESQUITE [WLB-305] on authorized liberty when he noticed activity on a nearby bridge. Upon seeing a shipmate plunge from the bridge, Petty Officer Waldron immediately, and with complete disregard for his own safety, jumped into the river and swam approximately 100 yards to help his shipmate rescue a drowning man. Petty Officer Waldron kept the unconscious victim’s head above water while attempting to revive him and helped place the man in a passing boat. He also administered first aid to combat shock and maintain body heat until relieved by local paramedics. Petty Officer Waldron’s remarkable initiative, exceptional fortitude, and extreme daring in spite of imminent personal danger resulted in the saving of a man’s life. His courage and devotion to duty are most heartily commended and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.