The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Sergeant First Class George F. Bammert (ASN: RA-32920263), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 5 June 1951, near Saemal, Korea. On that date, he and some fellow soldiers were bathing at a river which was swollen from previous rainfall. One of his companions was standing on a rock a few inches below the surface of the wat e when he lost his balance and fell into the rushing water. Flailing his arms and shouting that he could not swim, he was swept downstream and sank below the surface of the water. Without hesitation and with utter disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Bammert plunged into the river and swam to the aid of the drowning man. He brought the man to the surface and swam with him to the nearest shore where he applied artificial respiration. As a result of his heroic and determined actions, he saved the man from drowning. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Bammert reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.