Elizabeth Emblem awarded to Manx firefighter killed on duty 1965
Mr Kenna attended the blaze on Athol Street on foot as emergency teams were already attending a separate incident.He entered the building alone to search of people inside, but collapse after emerging from the smoke.Isle of Man Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer said the award, which will be formally presented to Mr Kenna's family, honours his "selfless actions and ultimate sacrifice" that day.
'Immensely proud'
Sir John said: "This long-overdue recognition honours not only his bravery, but the enduring contribution of our island's emergency services."Chief Fire Officer Mark Christian said: "The actions of station officer Kenna on that fateful day were nothing short of heroic."He said he firefighter, who was known to his friends as Bert, "showed no hesitation in entering the building to try and help others and, tragically, made the ultimate sacrifice"."We are immensely proud to see station officer Kenna and his family recognised for his bravery and selflessness," he added.The Elizabeth Emblem was extended to the Crown Dependencies and devolved administrations last year.
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