He also received the Maud Smith Award for the bravest act of life - saving in 1944 .
1945 - A Silver Medal was awarded to Second Motor Mechanic William Orchard for rescuing seven people from the steamer Sjofna on 23 November 1944 .
Second Motor Mechanic William Orchard also received the Maud Smith Award for the bravest act of life - saving in 1944 .
1945 - A Silver Medal was awarded to Second Motor Mechanic William Orchard for rescuing seven people from the steamer Sjofna on 23 November 1944 .