Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: July 15, 1985
• Invested on: December 06, 1985

A trailer had been burning for several minutes on 1 October 1984, before George Thrale noticed the smoke. Rushing over, he found the fire spreading rapidly. Concerned for his neighbours, he ignored the risk and entered, yelling for the occupants as he did so. After a hasty search he found a young girl, cowering on a couch. Seizing her, he made for the door, only to find the porch a wall of flames. Shielding the child, he took one deep breath and dashed out, placing her a safe distance away. By then, the only entrance to the trailer was impassable so Mr. Thrale went to the back and broke several windows, continuing his search. Hearing no response to his calls, he backed away. The home was completely consumed.