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MR. CHOI YUK-SHU QUEEN'S COMMENDATION

Mr. Choi volunteered his services after a house collapse and worked

for two hours carrying much needed equipment over the debris to allow rescue operations to proceed. During all this time he was in constant danger of death or injury from explosion or a debris slido.

DR. NG WING-HANG QUEEN'S COMMENDATION

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Dr. Ng was called to the scene of a house collapse where two badly injured children were trapped. Regardless of his personal safety he climbed over unsafe debris to examine the boys and gave each an injection. He then waited on the scene so that he could examine the children when they were rescued and arrange their immediate transport to hospital.

SERGEANT BHIMRAJ RAI - BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL (Military)

During typhoon Wanda Sergeant Bhimraj lod a military rescue team to assist the police in evacuating fishermen from their boats. Under his command the rescue team roped themselves together and worked for a long period in typhoon winds to save families whose junks were breaking up. Sergeant Bhimraj's skill and bravery undoubtedly led to the saving of many lives.

MR. HO KANG-PO - BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL

Mr. Ho has been employed in the Admiralty service for 40 years and throughout this period his industry, loyalty and integrity have been exemplary. Apart from his official duties he has devoted his leisure time to a variety of charity work.

MR. LAI CHUNG-NAM- BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL

Mr. Lai joined the civil staff of the Admiralty in Hong Kong over 30 years ago as a Stores Assistant. During his long service he has gained the respect and admiration of his colleagues by his conscientiousness, efficiency and willingness to undertake extra duties.

MR. LAU KWOK-HING BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL

Mr. Lau has worked for the Hong Kong Government since 1925. At the outbreak of war he remained on duty at Government House in attendance on the

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