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 Private Lewis A. Carroll, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery C, 279th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, Alabama National Guard, at Savannah Beach, near Savannah, Georgia, on 12 July 1953. Observing a young girl in distress while she was swimming in the rough water, he unhesitatingly went to her aid to attempt her rescue. There was a strong wind and the water was extremely rough with a strong undertow. He succeeded in keeping the victim above water until a comrade reached the scene and assisted in completing the rescue. Private Carroll became exhausted during his difficult experience and another comrade succeeded in bringing him safely to shore, where he required extensive artificial respiration to restore his breathing. Private Carroll’s alert and courageous actions reflect distinct credit on himself and the military service.