bobdina
11-17-2009, 09:40 PM
The Medal of Military Valour is awarded for an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.
Master Corporal Michael C. J. Bursey, M.M.V.
Shilo and Brandon, Manitoba; Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador
Medal of Military Valour
On September 3, 2008, during an insurgent ambush in the Zharey district of Afghanistan, an anti-tank round destroyed a light armoured vehicle, resulting in numerous serious casualties. While exposed to sustained enemy fire, Master Corporal Bursey repeatedly returned to the vehicle, in which ammunition was exploding in the ongoing fire, to help extract and tend to the casualties. Master Corporal Bursey’s composure and decisive actions ensured critical care for the casualties until their evacuation.
Master Corporal Michael C. J. Bursey, M.M.V.
Shilo and Brandon, Manitoba; Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador
Medal of Military Valour
On September 3, 2008, during an insurgent ambush in the Zharey district of Afghanistan, an anti-tank round destroyed a light armoured vehicle, resulting in numerous serious casualties. While exposed to sustained enemy fire, Master Corporal Bursey repeatedly returned to the vehicle, in which ammunition was exploding in the ongoing fire, to help extract and tend to the casualties. Master Corporal Bursey’s composure and decisive actions ensured critical care for the casualties until their evacuation.