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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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