MR. E.L. HANLON GEORGE MEDAL
In 1963 after the collapse of a tenemont house Mr. Hanlon balanced
himself 20 feet above the street in the lee of some 30 tons of debris in an
effort to save two childron who were trapped. During this time he knew well
that he was facing almost certain death from explosion or from further
collapse of the building. The successful rescue of the children was very
largely due to his courage, endurance and tenacity.
MR. J.H.D. BELL
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COLONIAL POLICE MEDAL
Mr. Bell spent two hours searching debris after a house collapse
for missing children. During the whole of this time he was in constant danger
from explosion or a debris slide, and after two victims had been located he had
to be ordered to leave the vicinity for his own safety.
MR. CHEUNG TIN COLONIAL POLICE MEDAL
During rescue operations after a house collapse Mr. Cheung Tin
volunteered his services and, placing himself in an extremely perilous position
he helped to support some debris which was threatening other personnel until a
temporary prop could be placed in position. His part in the rescue operations
was indispensable and demonstrated gallantry of a high order.
MR. W.R. DEANE COLONIAL POLICE MEDAL
Mr. Deane displayed courage and tenacity of a high order during Typhoon
Ruby when he went to the aid of a woman who could not swim and was hanging on
to a capsized junk. Mr. Deane supported the woman in the water for 24 hours
before being able to swim to a nearby craft and get a lifebuoy. He returned
to the woman, secured her to the lifebuoy, and she was then drawn through the
water to safety. Mr. Doan had to remain in the water for a further hour
before he could swim to safety.
MR. B.G. FENDER COLONIAL POLICE MEDAL
Mr. Fender worked for nearly two hours amongst debris after a house
collapse in 1963, searching for missing people. During this time he faced
death or injury from explosion and debris slide, but he carried on his search
until all the victims but one had been accounted for.
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