Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

U.S.A., Carnegie Hero Fund Medallion, reverse inscription in raised letters (John W. Frain who saved C. Edward Ley from Drowning, South Bend, Ind., June 16, 1907 ), 75mm., bronze, in fitted leather case of issue, nearly extremely fine £300-350

‘John W. Frain, 15, office boy, saved C. Edward Ley, 17, clerk, from drowning, South Bend, Indiana, June 16, 1907. After having swum to Edward, who had become exhausted while swimming in the St. Joseph River 50 feet from the bank, John avoided Edward’s grasp and returned to shore. He again swam out to him and effected the rescue.’