Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 30, 2009
• Invested on: October 22, 2010

Gillian Irene MacAulay, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On August 10, 2007, Gillian MacAulay rescued two girls from a possible drowning at Melmerby Beach, in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. One of the teenagers had been swimming in waist-deep water, when she was suddenly caught in a strong undertow and pulled out to sea. Ms. MacAulay heard the girl's cries and, without hesitation, swam out to her. She grabbed the girl and fought against the pounding waves to bring her to shore. Ms. MacAulay then went back in to assist the other panicking young girl who struggled in the water, bringing her to safety.