FOR BRAVERY.
GUNNER SAUNDERS HONOURED. In recognition of his action in savins tho lives of four men at Mahanga Bay in November last, Gunner F. A. Saunders. of the Alexandra Barracks, was presented with the Royal Humane Society's medal and certificate by Mr. A. L. llerdman, M.P., at the Seamen's Institute last evening.
In making tho presentation Mr. Herdman briefly described Gunner Saunder's action when he observed tho perilous position of the men clinging lo tho upturned boat, and how the rescue .was effected. When Gunner Saunders stcpi<cd on to the platform to receive the medal he was complimented by Air. Hcrdman, and received three hearty cheers from the audience.
An enjoyable concert was then given, those contributing being as follow:~ Songs, Misses Steel, Ritcherson. Mrs. Willis, and Messrs. Colpus, Domb. Newton, Millicr, Lemiard, Sharp, Revel I, and Carr. Instrumental polos were given by Messrs. Hodge and Bruce, and Mr. Douglas gave a recitation.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1244, 28 September 1911, Page 4
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154FOR BRAVERY. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1244, 28 September 1911, Page 4
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