Civilian Gallantry Awards 2013
What better way to start a new year than to remember those who demonstrated chivalry last year. The Queen graciously approved the following awards of The Queen’s Gallantry Medal , published in The London Gazette last month. Let us remember their bravery and allow these stories to restore our faith as we prepare for another year of challenges. PC Claire Louise Murphy, Greater Manchester Police Was awarded ‘The Queen’s Gallantry Medal’ for saving the life of a women who had fallen into a river in June last year. A mother and her two children were walking along the banks of the River Irwell in Salford, when one of her children threw their dog’s ball into the river. The dog jumped into the river to fetch the ball but was unable to escape due to high water levels from heavy rain fall and a 2.5 metre drop from the riverbank. The 56-year old woman attempted to save her dog, leaning over the river while holding onto a branch for safety. Unfortunately the branch broke and she fell i...