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Marine From Fairfield County Awarded For Saving Toddler Marine From Fairfield County Awarded For Saving Toddler
Marine From Fairfield County Awarded For Saving Toddler A Fairfield County marine has been recognized for her heroic service saving a toddler following a vehicle crash. Lance Cpl. Alyssa David, a native of Bridgeport, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for heroic service during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, on Friday, Jan. 22, according to the Department of Defense. David serves as a maintenance administrative specialist at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167.  On the night of Friday, Sept. 25, David came upon the scene of a vehicle collision where a tractor-trailer struck a…