On the 16th December, 1939, the Torbay life-boat rescued the crew of seven of the motor schooner Henrietta, of Truro.

COXSWAIN WILLIAM H. H. MOGRIDGE was awarded a clasp to his silver medal.

SECOND COXSWAIN WILLIAM PILLAR was awarded the bronze medal.

BOWMAN FREDERICK C. SANDERS was awarded the bronze medal.

MOTOR MECHANIC RICHARD T. HARRIS was awarded the bronze medal.