The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Private Bernard M. Hurb (ASN: 11142580), United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while a member of Squadron D, 1103d Army Air Forces Base Unit, on 21 April 1946, at West Point Beach, Florida. Walking along the beach while the sea was running a very high surf with dangerous undertow and noticing several swimmers in trouble about 70 yards from shore, Private Hurb immediately plunged into the ocean. Swimming through the turbulent waters, he was able to reach the stricken group and successfully return the last of the men to the protective ropes. Exhausted, Private Herb was swept away by the strong waves, sacrificing his life in his courageous and heroic efforts to save his fellow swimmers.