Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 26, 2014
• Invested on: June 26, 2015

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Raymond DeProy, M.B., C.D.
Medal of Bravery

On May 19, 2012, Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert DeProy risked his life to rescue a fellow diver, in Saanich Inlet, British Columbia. The victim had experienced a malfunction with his breathing regulator and started to resurface at an excessive speed. Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class DeProy recognized the signs of distress and, despite the inherent danger of a rapid ascent, pulled the struggling diver to the surface as quickly as possible. Sadly, the victim did not survive.