Edgar W. McLaughlin, Jr., helped to rescue Edward C. Gebhart from burning, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania., July 30, 1980. When his police car struck a pole and fire broke out at the engine, Gebhart, 29, was trapped inside, injured and unconscious. After another man had extended his body through a window opening and tried to free Gebhart, McLaughlin, 60, drill set-up operator, arrived, emptied two fire extinguishers on the spreading flames, and then aided in removing Gebhart. The car soon afterward was engulfed by flames. Gebhart was hospitalized for his injuries and burns. 57353-6504
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