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 Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps), [then Second Lieutenant] Francis C. Grevemberg, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in rescuing two enlisted men from drowning in the Chesapeake Bay, at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 21 May 1941. On hearing calls for help from the two enlisted men who were being carried into deep, rough water by an undertow while they were swimming in the bay, Colonel Grevemberg, with utter disregard for his personal safety, immediately swam to their assistance. Reaching the frightened men who were holding on to one another, Colonel Grevemberg was twice pulled under the water before he could separate them. With great difficulty, however, he managed to get them to shallow water, where he was assisted in bringing them safely to shore by several other men who swam from shore to aid in the rescue. The heroism displayed by Colonel Grevemberg on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.