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Cadet Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Thomas Clark

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Decorations for Bravery

  • Medal of Bravery

    Awarded on: 1991-04-15
    Invested on: 1991-06-21
    On April 19, 1989, Matthew Thomas Clark, a 16-year-old member of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, saved his elderly neighbour from a burning house on Heckman's Island near Lunenberg, Nova Scotia. Once aware that his neighbour's home was on fire, Matthew Clark ran over and entered the house. Overcome by the smoke, he retreated outside, covered his face with his sweater and re- entered. He heard the victim groaning and followed the sounds until he located him. Matthew Clark guided the disoriented victim outside and away from the house which was soon engulfed in flames.