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 Major (Quartermaster Corps) Fred P. Lee, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in an attempt to save a small girl from drowning in McDonald Creek, Glacier National Park, Montana, on 12 October 1949. Upon observing the girl drowning in the creek, Major Lee, without regard for personal safety, jumped immediately into the stream and swam approximately 15 feet to the assistance of the girl. Exhausted from theirhis swim to the drowning girl, Major Lee, with great difficulty, held her unconscious body above the water until a civilian swam to his assistance and carried the small girl to the shore. Because of complete exhaustion in the rescue effort, Major Lee was unable to return to the shore and lost his life by drowning. The heroism and self-sacrifice displayed by Major Lee on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.