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Wednesday, October 4, 1972
MR. WONG HOK-YEE, Badge of Honour
Mr. Wong has a long and distinguished record of service to the
community of Yeun Long. He was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors
of the Pak Oi Hospital in 1970 and had a most successful term of office.
Mr. Wong has also interested himself in youth work, particularly in
connection with the Scouts, the Guides, Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Scheme and the Summer Youth Programmes.
DR. CHUNG-LING LU- POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF QUEEN'S COMMENDATION
During a fire in the ten-storey building in which he lived
Dr. Lu left his flat and warned other residents from the 10th to 2nd floors of
their danger. He continued to rouse the occupants until overcome by heat
and smoke. Although eventually rescued he did not recover consciousness and
died.
Dr. Lu was a man of mature years and a doctor of medicine and know
well the danger in the course he took; yet with complete disregard for his
personal safety he continued until he reached the point in the building.
nearest the fire. His heroism undoubtedly saved the lives of some of the
seventy-two residents who were rescued from the building.
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