Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: January 14, 1993
- Invested on: February 12, 1993
Rank: Petty Officer Second Class
On 19 June 1990, HMCS Provider rescued ninety Vietnamese boat people who were adrift in the South China Sea without food or water and suffering from malnutrition, dehydration and prolonged exposure. Aware of the situation, Petty Officer Law volunteered to transfer from HMCS Kootenay to the Provider to assist in the emergency. Working almost non-stop for four days, he assisted in giving and directing urgently required medical care, performing to a level far in excess of that for which he had been trained. His vitality, motivation and personal care were instrumental in saving many lives.
