French Awards For Saving
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Life
From Our Own Correspondent
Papeete, Apr. 20.
THE Bulletin de Press, of French Oceania has published the follow ing:— “The Governor is happy to inform the public that, according to a telegram sent by Monsieur the Minister of Merchant Marine, delegate of French Oceania, the following awards have been accorded in relation to the life-saving operations at the wreck of the ‘Tiare Avaro’, November 20, 1938; Medal Silver-Gilt (Vermeil) Monsieur Georges Bailly.
Medal of Silver M. Frank Teuruorono.
M. Teporo A Tamata.
Medal of Bronze M. Henri Davio.
M. Aria A Mihimana.
M. Hotu A Niva. £l. Punuatoa A Taumihau.
M. Rene Roo Temauri.
M. Mauritua A Tamata.
“The candidature of Captain Carlson of the ‘Tamara’, for promotion in L’Ordre du Merite Maritime, has been directed, “The Governor renews his compli ments to these courageous savers of life.”