Private Jonathan David Olivier Beaudin, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On September 20, 2005, Private Jonathan Beaudin rescued his team leader trapped inside their submerged armoured vehicle during a night tactical training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainright, in Alberta. The soft earth on which the vehicle was travelling suddenly gave way, sending it rolling into the frigid water of the Battle River. Although disoriented and in complete darkness, Private Beaudin was able to find a tiny air pocket in a corner of the overturned machine. The other two victims remained trapped and submerged. Despite his injuries, Private Beaudin pulled one of his colleagues from his precarious position and led him through the combat door to safety. Regrettably, the accident claimed the life of the driver of the vehicle.