Marine Sgt. Derrick McMillian, a recruiter based in New York City, did not hesitate when he saw a man fall onto the subway tracks in Manhattan recently.
McMillian quickly jumped onto the tracks and worked with others to pull the man to safety before an approaching train arrived, a Marine Corps news release says.
“I didn’t want to be a bystander,” McMillian said in the release. “Seeing the man fall, I knew I had to help. There was no time to waste with the train coming.”
The incident took place on the evening of Dec. 3 at the Chamber Street Station, when a man standing near McMillian fainted and fell onto the tracks. The man, who was disoriented, was unable to stand up, and a train was coming.
Video of the rescue shows McMillian patiently lifting the man up so that others waiting for the subway could pull the man onto the platform. From the video, it is unclear how close the oncoming train was.
McMillian is a recruiter assigned to Recruiting Station Empire State under the 1st Marine Corps District.
“His quick response and bravery in a dangerous situation reflect the commitment to service and leadership upheld by all Marines,” the news release says.
