Courage Under Fire
In November 1997, CPT (NS)
Kok Yin Khong was serving as a
military observer with UNIKOM.
During a routine patrol, a fellow
military observer was hit after
armed men fired at their Patrol
Observation Base. Risking his
life, CPT(NS) Kok approached his
injured colleague during a brief
lull in the firing to administer first
aid and stop the bleeding.
It saved the man’s life. CPT (NS) Kok’s courage and selfless action reflected
the instincts developed during his National Service training. For his act of
bravery, CPT (NS) Kok was awarded the SAF Medal for Distinguished Act on
30 May 1998.
The SAF has developed into a well