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QUEEN'S COMMENDATION for BRAVE CONDUCT

SHEPPARD, Howard Alexander, Able Seaman, 103-728-969 , RCN

Issued: 9-Mar-1968, Canada Gazette

"On the night of September 28, 1967, at Kindley Air Force Base, Bermuda, a member of VS880 Air Squadron, became temporarily mentally incapacitated, violent and unaware of his actions. During this period, he dove into the shark infested reef area with the intent of "swimming to Canada". Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own safety, AS Sheppard plunged into the sea and succeeded in dragging the man from the water, and with assistance took him to hospital. The actions and bravery of AS Sheppard were in the best traditions of the Canadian Armed Forces."