A FATHER and two sons have been given awards for saving a woman's life in Hereford.
Herefordshire High Sheriff Sarah de Rohan awarded three High Sheriff Awards to three members of the Hartley family, Paul 'Tug' Hartley and his two sons, 16-year-old Ewin, and 12-year-old Mikey.
They all received the awards for their conspicuous actions beyond the call of duty for the community.
While driving over the Old Bridge, in Hereford, Mikey noticed a woman looking distressed, said a spokesperson from the High Sheriff's office.
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He persuaded his father to drive back and together all three helped save the woman's life.
They behaved with exemplary courage to help a lady in need, said the spokesperson.
Paul has already shown such courage having been awarded the George Medal for action in Afghanistan. His sons are following in his footsteps.
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The awards ceremony was held by kind permission of Hereford Mayor Mark Dykes and attending were chairman of Herefordshire Council Sebastian Bowen and Superintendent Edd Williams.
The trio were supported by a very proud Dawn Hartley, Paul's wife and the boys' mother.
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