West Point cadets rescue 2 kayakers on Hudson

[Soldado]

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Two West Point cadets are being credited with rescuing two stranded kayakers on the Hudson River.
The U.S. Military Academy says Cadet Sam Mo and Cadet Daniel Bleyl swam out into the river late Wednesday night after hearing the kayakers' cries for help. Mo, a member of the Class of 2016 from Great Neck, N.Y. and Bleyl, a member of the Class of 2014 from Tucson, Ariz., swam 300 to 400 yards to get to the kayakers.
The pair, both members of the Army swim team, treaded water for about 20 minutes until help arrived. A third cadet swim team member notified emergency officials.
A power boat used by West Point's crew team helped the victims to shore. The unidentified victims were treated for exposure.

Source: http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/West-Point-cadets-rescue-2-kayakers-on-Hudson-4543996.php

Sounds like the Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal is warranted for his actions.

CRITERIA

The Silver Lifesaving Medal is awarded by the Commandant of the Coast Guard to any person who rescues, or endeavors to rescue, any other person from drowning, shipwreck, or other peril of water. To merit award of the Silver Lifesaving Medal, the rescue must involve such significant effort that it merits recognition, but not at the level recognized by the Gold Lifesaving Medal. The rescue or attempted rescue must either take place in waters within the United States or subject to its jurisdiction, or one of the parties must be a citizen of the United States or be from a vessel or aircraft owned or operated by citizens of the United States.

 

[Ranger Psych]

Soldier's Medal.