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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Action Date:

    July 5, 1958

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 34 (October 15, 1958)

    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 Master Sergeant Condie E. Myers, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the United States Army Element, Military Assistance Advisory Group to Japan, on 5 July 1958. Upon hearing a call for help from a woman who was caught in an extremely strong current and undertow while swimming in the Pacific Ocean in the vicinity of Katakai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, Sergeant Myers proceeded without hesitation or concern for his own personal safety to rescue her. After an exhausting swim through the vicious undertow and in high breaking waves he managed to reach the victim and with great difficulty, kept her afloat in the turbulent waters. Sergeant Myers supported the stricken swimmer until additional assistance arrived, exhausting all personal effort in his attempt to successfully affect the rescue. The bravery, determination, and the presence of mind exhibited by Sergeant Myers in risking his life in this extremely dangerous situation reflect great credit on himself and the military service.