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Appendix C: Australian Bravery DecorationsTable C1: Australian Bravery Awards 2011–12CATEGORYNUMBER OFNOMINATIONSCONSIDEREDTOTALAWARDED%AWARDEDAWARD LEVELSCV SC BM CBC GBCInterception of23 23 100% - 3 11 2(9) *armed offenderRescued from7 5 71% - 1 4animal attackRescue from13 5 38% - 2 1 2armed offenderRescue from- -electrical hazardRescue from10 5 50% - 1(4) * (1)**explosive hazardRescue from5 1 20% - 1fire - aircraftRescue from30 15 50% - 7 5 1(2) * (1)**fire - buildingRescue from55 35 64% - 1 10 6 2(18) *fire - bushfireRescue from fire16 12 75% - 6 6- motor vehicleRescue from7 6 86% - 6fire - otherRescue from- -gases, toxicfumes etc.Rescue from8 6 75% - 1 1 1(4) *heights, cliffsRescue from3 7 - - 1(6) * (1)**holes, wells orminesRescue from20 10 50% - 1 6 1(1) * (2)**inland watersRescue from30 3 10% - 1 2other situationRescue8 6 75% - 4 2from pathof oncomingvehicleRescue from1 - -water – otherRescue from66 51 77% - 11 15 3(25) *water – seaRescue21 17 81% - 15 1 (2) *from water- submergedvehicleTOTAL 323 207 64% - 3 52 76 13(71) * (5)**CV = Cross of Valour; SC = Star of Courage; BM = Bravery Medal; CBC = Commendation for Brave Conduct; GBC = Group Bravery Citation* The number in brackets represents individual recipients in group citations** these individuals received awards as part of a group previously gazettedNote: Anomalies may occur due to the deferral of promulgation, or a delay in promulgation due to difficulty in locating recipients68 OFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL