Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: September 16, 2004
• Invested on: February 04, 2005

On April 21, 2002, Daniel Francis risked his life to rescue an 11-year-old neighbour from her burning mobile home in Millbrook, Nova Scotia. With his leg in a cast as a result of a fracture, Mr. Francis hobbled over as fast as he could on crutches when he heard his neighbours' scream for help. Undaunted by the thick, acrid smoke and flames licking the kitchen walls and ceiling, he went into the house in an attempt to find the missing girl. He instantly got a lungful of smoke and had to retreat to catch his breath. Without hesitation, he then re-entered the dwelling and crawled along the hallway until he felt the victim's arm. He grabbed the girl and pulled her outside to safety, minutes before the fire completely destroyed the mobile home.