Summary
- Sgt. Daniel Beltran, a U.S. soldier, was nominated for the Soldier’s Medal for rescuing a woman from the Danube River in Germany.
- Beltran, a Marine veteran and lifeguard, swam out to the 79-year-old woman in 55-degree water to save her.
- After bringing the woman ashore and overseeing resuscitation efforts, she survived and was transferred to medical personnel.
- The Soldier’s Medal is awarded for noncombat heroism involving personal hazard and voluntary risk of life.