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Wednesday, October 10, 1973

At the same time two women, a man and a small boy were rescued from beneath rubble which was precariously balanced and presented

a danger to the life of the rescuers.

Those who led and took part in this work, which extended over

a period of more than thirteen hours, well knew the extreme danger

to themselves from further movement of the landslide and collapse of

the tunnel. They displayed courage of a very high order and complete disregard for their own safety until the rescue was successful.

S. SCI. N. SMITH, Military Medal

For bravery in the field.

GALLANTRY AWARDS FOR RESCUES AT THE FIRE AT THE

MR. LESLIE BURTON

MR. CHOY FUT-PO

MR. CHIU YU-CHIP

JUMBO FLOATING RESTAURANT IN 1971

SERGEANT LUN KAM-YAT

MR. PER MICHAEL MULLENS

MR. YAU SHOU_KIT

(Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry)

On 30th October 1971 the Jumbo Floating Restaurant moored in

Aberdeen Harbour caught fire and burnt fiercely, radiating such intense

heat that approach in wooden vessels was hazardous and swimming in the

heat area required courage and endurance. These 6 gentlemen

members of

the Royal Hong Kong Police Force and the Fire Services Department, commandeered all available vessels. Displaying complete disregard for their own safety, they got as near to the Jumbo as possible and rescued many of the workers

who had been on board, but who were swimming in the harbour or clinging

to the vessel. Their actions were in the highest traditions of bravery and

saved the lives of many.

POLICE CONSTABLE