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 Technical Sergeant Daniel Belajack (ASN: 32004373), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the 11th Airborne Division at Leyte, Philippine Islands on 11 January 1945. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, Technical Sergeant Belajack swam to the aid of a drowning soldier and rescued him.