Patrick H. Rice, Jr., 22, student, saved Lester R. Steckler, 22, student, from drowning, Spring Hill, Alabama, May 28, 1926. Steckler and Rice were swimming in a pool 100 feet from the bank, and Steckler became frightened and grabbed Rice. Both were submerged. Rice freed himself with difficulty and rose. Steckler rose and struggled wildly and then sank. Rice let himself down to the bottom, took hold of Steckler at the hips, and, standing submerged, pushed him to the surface and toward the bank. He repeated this a number of times and pushed Steckler 95 feet. Steckler, who had become unconscious, was then taken to the bank by a man who met Rice. Steckler was revived. 26305-2286
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