Marin County Deputy Mike Dawson Awarded Medal of Valor for Rescue
Marin County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Dawson was awarded the Medal of Valor for rescuing a woman from a submerged vehicle during a winter storm.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, October 21, 2026 —
Marin County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Dawson has been awarded the Medal of Valor for rescuing a woman from a submerged vehicle during a winter storm, according to the available information.
The summary of the incident does not state when or where the rescue occurred, how the vehicle became submerged, or how Dawson reached the woman. It also does not provide details about the woman’s condition or whether anyone else was involved. The specific date of the award and the person or organization that presented it were not provided.
The account identifies Dawson as a Marin County sheriff’s deputy and says the award followed his rescue of the woman. It does not describe the actions taken during the rescue or explain the criteria used to award the Medal of Valor. No statements from Dawson, the woman, the sheriff’s office or award representatives were included.
Further details about the circumstances of the winter storm, the location of the vehicle and the woman’s recovery were not available in the summary. The information provided establishes the central facts—that Dawson received the Medal of Valor and that the recognition was for rescuing a woman from a submerged vehicle during a winter storm—but does not supply a timeline or additional incident details.
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