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 Technician Third Grade [then Private] Seymour Weiser, United States Army Air Forces, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in rescuing a small girl from drowning near the station hospital at Fort Jay, New York, on 20 April 1941. Upon seeing a small girl ride her bicycle over the seawall into approximately 7 feet of water, in the rear of the station hospital where he was a convalescent patient, Technician Weiser immediately jumped into the water, fully clothed, and pulled the girl to shallow water. With the help of the girl’s father, she was returned to the top of the wall. By presence of mind and prompt exemplary action, Technician Weiser prevented the girl from being thrown against the rocks at the foot of the wall by the tide, and his act resulted in saving her life. The courage and presence of mind displayed by Technician Weiser on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.