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 Specialist Fourth Class George John Pascale, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States. In the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Pascale distinguished himself while serving as a Rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. On 14 July 1969, Specialist Pascale was a member of a patrol operating north of Landing Zone BASS. As the patrol crossed a swiftly moving stream, a man lost his footing and was swept by the swift current downstream. Knowing that his comrade could not swim, Specialist Pascale braved the intense and dangerous current to save him. Fighting the current and floating debris, Specialist Pascale succeeded in pulling his nearly unconscious comrade to safety, and undoubtedly saved his life. Specialist Fourth Class Pascale’s personal bravery, initiative and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.