February 11th 1915
A few days later, there was a wreck off Goring, where "C" Company was at that time stationed. Owing to the heavy seas, the lifeboat failed to make contact, but Corporal Wheeler, at considerable risk and with great courage, swam out to the distressed vessel and for this action was recommended by the Colonel for the Royal Humane Society's Medal, which was subsequently awarded to him.

['The London Cyclist Battalion' pg.228]

Royal Humane Society Bronze Medals Citations 

Wheeler, H.J. Corpl. The London Regt. Case 41380
On the 17th February 1915, a man in trying to swim to shore from a wrecked vessel at Goring got into difficulty in the rough sea. Wheeler and Hutchings swam out and between them succeeded in saving him.

[Royal Humane Society Bronze Medals Citations Taken From The Annual Report For 1915 Compiled by Peter Helmore]