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 Private First Class Rudolph N. Rezsnyak, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company C, 756th Transportation Railway Shop Battalion, at Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 1 August 1951. He and a comrade were bathing at the beach when they heard cries for help from a man swimming farther out from shore in deep water. His comrade could not swim and started for shore to secure help. Although he could not swim, Private Rezsnyak nevertheless, with complete disregard for his safety, waded out to give what assistance he could to the stricken swimmer. Another man on shore secured a beach raft, proceeded to the aid of the man in trouble, and brought him to shore, but Private Rezsnyak lost his life by drowning in his heroic attempt to rescue the swimmer. Private Rezsnyak’s indomitable courage, consummate fortitude in the face of grave danger, and valiant self-sacrifice, reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.