Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 1983-01-17
Invested on: 1983-03-04
In the early hours of 10 April 1981 François Haché reacted quickly when he saw a house on fire. To determine if anyone was inside he entered the enclosed porch and called out. Hearing noises in the kitchen, he forced open the door but was immediately driven back by smoke. Catching his breath he re-entered, found a man semi-conscious on the floor, and dragged him to safety. Informed that a woman and a child were upstairs, Mr. Haché was about to go in again when the two appeared. Shortly after, the interior of the house was completely consumed. It is certain that the man would have died but for the decisive and persistent action of Mr. Haché.