Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2009-04-16
Invested on: 2009-09-15
Terry Bratton, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On January 13, 2008, Terry Bratton jumped into the St. Lawrence River to rescue a four-year-old boy who had fallen into the water trying to retrieve a ball, in Verdun, Quebec. Alerted by the child's screams, Mr. Bratton did not hesitate to run to his rescue. He entered the freezing water and swam against the current to reach the boy in the middle of the river. With great difficulty, he managed to get him to shore. Thanks to Mr. Bratton's quick actions, the boy survived and celebrated his fourth birthday that same day.