Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: December 6, 2007
• Invested on: September 19, 2008

Joseph Francis Kretschmer, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On May 31, 2003, Joseph Kretschmer rescued an unconscious man from a burning vehicle, in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. Mr. Kretschmer reached into the vehicle, placing half of his body through the broken window, and groped around for the unconscious driver. Although he suffered burns to his hands, he was able to extricate the victim from the vehicle and carry him a safe distance away, with the help of others who had arrived to assist.