A BRAVE BOY SCOUT
The Royal Humane Society's bronze medal for heroism in life saving has becu awarded to Vivian John "Souibs, a mem her of the Deep Sea Scout Branch of the Boy Scouts' Association. Squibs, who was formerly a Scout, in the 3rd Cardigan Group of Boy Scouts, was an apprentice on the s.s. Wimborne, when lie saved Fireman J. Nicolas, who fell overboard while the vessel was in dock, and was unable to swim. Squibs at once plunged into tho river.' The man struggled vigorously, but in spite of this Squibs was able to bring him back to the steril of the vessel. This heroic deed was performed a year before it was recognised by the Royal Humane Society, for the boy never mentioned the circumstances of the case even to his parents. It was left to his old Headmaster at the Cardigan County Schol to apprise Squib's parents of their son's heroism.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 31 May 1930, Page 14
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156A BRAVE BOY SCOUT Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 31 May 1930, Page 14
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