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Auction: 25002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 200

(x) The scarce Australian Bravery Medal awarded to Mr M. L. Poore for rescuing a man from rough seas at Kiama, New South Wales on 22 February 2003

Bravery Medal (Michael Leslie Poore), sold together with a dress miniature and ribbon bar, very fine

The citation for the award states:

On the morning of 22 Feb 2003, Mr. Poore was involved in the rescue of a man from rough seas at Kiama, NSW.

Mr. Poore was at football training near the beach when he noticed a man being swept out to sea caught in a large swell and strong undertow. Mr. Poore took off his boots, picked up a child's body board, and swam out to the distressed man. He grabbed the man and held him and the board as waves broke over them and dragged both men further out to sea. The team coach swam out to assist Mr. Poore rescue the man, and they both struggled to stay afloat as they were continually hit by waves. After more than half hour, life savers helped all three men safely to shore. By his actions Mr. Poore displayed considerable bravery'.

Michael Leslie Poore lived at 4 Bendena Gardens, Stanwell Tops, New South Wales.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£2,300

Starting price
£1100

Sale 25002 Notices
'Another example named to the recipient is known to exist, having been offered by Noble Numismatics 23-26 November 2010, lot 4306.'