Arthur King saved Ethel C. Johnson from drowning, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 21, 1941. Mrs. Johnson, 21, pulled herself upon a bridge railing which was 43 feet above the Allegheny River and dropped into deep water. King, 21, laborer, removed his clothing, dived from the railing, and swam 10 feet to Mrs. Johnson, who took hold of his wrist. Supporting her with one arm, King swam 265 feet to wadable water. He was fatigued, his nose bled slightly, and his body was sore for a week.
39265-3239Arthur King
Pittsburgh, PA