C. William Lewis, Jr., 14, water boy, saved W. Marshall Gifford, 18, laborer, from drowning, Carlsbad, New Mexico, April 29, 1912. Gifford became distressed while swimming in the Pecos River, and his brother and another boy went to his assistance. He pulled them under the surface once or twice, and then he left them. William swam about 50 feet from a dam, let himself down in the water to find Gifford, and brought Gifford to the surface. Gifford grabbed William around the waist with both arms, and they went beneath the surface. William pushed Gifford away, but he retained a hold on Gifford with one hand and brought him to the surface. Gifford soon became unconscious. William swam to the dam with Gifford, and Gifford was revived. 8494-974
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