The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Airman First Class Arthur E. Dorrough, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at sea on a mercy mission to a shipping vessel 450 miles northeast of Bermuda, on 1 November 1970. On that date, Airman First Class Dorrough parachuted with a comrade to the vessel despite high seas, poor weather, lack of communications and the advent of darkness, to aid a seriously ill seaman. Through their humanitarian efforts, they succeeded in saving the stricken seaman’s life. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Airman First Class Dorrough reflect great credit on himself and the United States Air Force.