POVEY Mark Mattie

E180715, Driver, Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport (Retired)

CITATION

New Zealand Bravery Medal

Special Honours List 23 October 1999

On 17 September 1993, while travelling home from work, in the company of his sister, Driver Povey came upon a motor accident involving a motor vehicle and a motor cycle. The motor cycle and driver were trapped under the vehicle and the motor cycle had exploded on impact.  Both vehicles were engulfed in flames and there was an imminent danger of either or both exploding. Driver Povey quickly assessed the situation and sent his sister to a nearby house to alert the emergency services.  With complete disregard for his personal safety, Driver Povey then attempted to save the driver of the car.  The driver was trapped in the car with his leg on fire, but Driver Povey managed to free the trapped leg and drag him clear of the burning vehicles. Unfortunately, and unknown to Driver Povey, the driver of the vehicle was already dead.  The rider of the motor cycle was not able to be recovered and remained under the wreckage where he was burnt beyond recognition.  Although Driver Povey was not able to save either of the two accident victims, he acted decisively displaying selfless courage and with complete disregard for his personal safety.

KNOWN AWARDS

New Zealand Bravery Medal

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