Able Seaman Daniel Douglas being presented with an award

13 October 1984

Able Seaman Daniel Douglas being presented with an award

13 October 1984

Governor-General, Sir David Beattie, presenting Abel Seaman Daniel Douglas with the Charles Upham Award for bravery. Douglas received the award for rescuing a drowning officer in heavy surf near the Tokelau Islands. The award was presented during the official opening of the Charles Upham lounge at the Christchurch RSA.

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Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - West

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