Bobby Eugene Meadows helped to save an indeterminate number of persons from a possible explosion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 1980. Meadows, 32, instrument mechanic, was among about eight men working in a steam boiler plant. A condition arose that created the threat of a boiler explosion. Meadows initiated preventive procedures. Amidst worsening conditions, he straddled a steam pipe above a boiler to close a valve. Another man stood by. The pipe ruptured at the valve, spewing water and then steam, which filled the room. Drenched, Meadows searched for the other man until running out of air. Meadows escaped and then, despite burns and injuries, assisted other men in securing the boilers. The other man was removed but died. Meadows required hospitalization. 57899-6565
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