Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

Royal Hamilton Light Infantry

Awarded on:

December 31st, 1942

Citation:
"On the afternoon of 12 September 1942, a seven-year old schoolgirl playing on the bank of the River Arun, at Arundel, Sussex, trying to reach some object in the river, overbalanced and fell into the river and was swept under a bridge towards the sea. The river at this point is 30 yards wide and 16 feet deep, with a swift current of about six knots.

The Police Constable on patrol was informed and, running to the spot, he dived into the water and reached the girl. Due to the current, he was carried with her below the bridge onto some piles which he grasped. Private Corlick, with complete disregard for his personal safety, immediately went into the water and on reaching the policeman, assisted him in getting the girl out of this dangerous spot and safely back to shore.

Private Corlick has been awarded a Testimonial by the Royal Humane Society. The General Officer in Charge, First Canadian Army commends this act of gallantry, and has directed that it be recorded on his Conduct Sheet in accordance with Kings Regulations (Canada) 1939, 1918 (b) (xvi). "

Awarded as per Canadian Army Overseas Routine Order 2961/42 dated 31 December 1942