Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: July 3, 1973
• Invested on: November 30, 1973

Master Corporal Joseph Daniel Robert April, M.B., C.D.
Terrance William Fagan, M.B.
Eric Thomas Weir, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

Three young men, MCpl Robert April and Messrs. Terrance William Fagan and Eric Thomas Weir together rescued a mother and three children who were in danger of drowning in the Rideau canal at Ottawa on October 31, 1971. The mishap occurred when a car driven by a woman went out of control, broke through the guardrail along the canal wall and plunged into the water. MCpl April was first on the scene moments after the accident. He jumped into the frigid water where he was joined by the other two men. The car was already sinking as they assisted the victims through the car windows to safety. Had it not been for the prompt and concerted action of the three young men, the incident might well have resulted in a major loss of life.