Overview
- The government published the January 2026 Civilian Gallantry List confirming King’s Commendations for Bravery for Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole (posthumous), Joaquin Garcia and Callum Baker-Osborne (posthumous).
- Olubunmi-Adewole and Garcia entered the Thames near London Bridge in April 2021 to help a struggling woman, who was later rescued along with Garcia by the RNLI and the Metropolitan Police Marine Unit.
- Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, died during the attempt, and an assistant coroner later ruled his death accidental and praised his courage and determination.
- Baker-Osborne, 18, entered dangerous currents at Poole in July 2021 to save relatives, drowned during the rescue, and was found four days later at Lake Pier about a mile from where he entered the water.
- Garcia said the honour brings him peace and officials including Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy praised the recipients, with posthumous awards to be presented to next of kin.