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British Empire Medal

BROWN, John, PO, 2384, RCN, Recovering Depth Charge

Issued: 9-Jan-1943, Canada Gazette

"In recovering a live depth charge which was lying at a critical depth in Halifax Harbour, this Petty Officer displayed outstanding courage. On another occasion, his tenacity of purpose in fighting fire under dangerous and unusual conditions was an outstanding example of devotion to duty."