Master Corporal Jean-François Vaillancourt, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On September 23, 2011, in Afghanistan, Master Corporal Jean-François Vaillancourt risked his life when he conducted a radiological screening on an injured woman who was suspected of carrying a concealed improvised explosive device. He alone volunteered for this task and, despite the possibility that it could go off at any time, Master Corporal Vaillancourt was able to neutralize the device.