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George Medal

BETT, Alfred William, Mate , RCNR, HMCS Cobalt

Issued: 8-Jan-1944, Canada Gazette

"This Officer led a volunteer boarding party to S.S. J.H. Senior, an American tanker with a full cargo of gasoline, which was stopped and heavily afire after collision in fog on 18 August 1943, in order to save this very valuable ship and her cargo, this Officer and his party fought the fires for over two hours with hand extinguishers, although they knew the ship was in danger of blowing up at any moment. During this time, he showed complete disregard for his own safety, and his leadership was an inspiration and example of bravery and devotion to duty in keeping with the highest traditions of the service."