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 Specialist Third Class Adelbert Davis, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 937th Engineer Company ( Aviation) (Inter-American Geodetic Survey), Fort Kobbe, Canal Zone, at Chiquita Beach, Republic of Panama, on 13 January 1957. While vacationing at the beach, he heard cries for help. A group of about eight young people had been wading in waist-deep water when the swift current, created by the incoming tide and the River Rio Diedra, swept them off their feet and began pulling them out to sea. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Specialist Davis entered the water and swam to the group, recovering one of the persons and returned to shore. He then reentered the water, swam once more to the group which was now located 125 to 150 feet from shore, and again returned with another victim. Specialist Davis, though nearly exhausted, attempted another swim to the group but was unsuccessful due to the choppy seas. Unable to reach the group by swimming, Specialist Davis located boats and continued the rescue operation, recovering to more of the persons, one of whom was unconscious. Upon return to shore Specialist Davis administered artificial respiration in a futile attempt to revive the unconscious person. Specialist Davis’ alertness, prompt action, and disregard for his own personal safety reflect great credit on himself and the military service.