Constable Joseph Denis Robert Bergevin, M.B., St. Hubert, Que.
Constable Walter Mathieu Herron, M.B., St. Hubert, Que.
Medal of Bravery
In the early hours of December 26, 1972 Constables Denis Bergevin and Walter Herron of the St-Hubert Police Department rescued a man when fire broke out in his home in St-Hubert, Quebec. The two constables were on a routine patrol when they came upon two small children in pyjamas, standing outside a house from which smoke was pouring. The police officers took charge of the children and after radioing for help went into the house to investigate. They helped the mother to lead her children outside. Covering their faces with handkerchiefs which they had filled with snow, the constables re-entered the house and located the father, collapsed on the floor of the smoke-filled living room. They carried the unconscious man out of the burning house to the patrol car. Ambulances arrived and all were taken to hospital for treatment. The two constables conducted themselves in a brave an dedicated manner.