Master Warrant Officer Volker Kock, M.B., C.D.
Medal of Bravery
On March 2, 2012, Master Warrant Officer Volker Kock risked his life to rescue five young women from a burning car, following a collision near Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S.A. Braving the heat and smoke, Master Warrant Officer Kock tried in vain to open the mangled doors but was forced back by the rapidly spreading flames. Once firefighters had put out the fire, he assisted them in getting the victims out of the wreck. Sadly, three of the victims succumbed to their injuries.