A gallant soldier who risked his life to save four teenagers from drowning in a lake in Puncak Alam, Selangor last Sunday has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant.

The rank was awarded to Mohd Nor Khalid from the 41st Royal Artillery Regiment (Ceremonial) Sungai Buloh Camp by army chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan in a brief ceremony at Wisma Pertahanan in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday.

Commenting on Nor’s bravery, Hafizuddeain said the promotion was in appreciation and recognition of the services of military personnel in saving civilian lives in emergency situations.