A WEST Sydney store manager who was shot at after defending a colleague from three attackers has been awarded one of the nation's highest bravery awards.
Andrew MacDonald was working at a department store in Bonnyrigg in August 2010 when three men stormed in, wanting to speak to the shop's loss prevention officer.
The men assaulted Mr MacDonald's colleague, before one of them produced a handgun and aimed it at his stomach.
Mr MacDonald intervened in the conflict, calling for help and pushing one of the attackers away.
The Padstow resident also kept the two other assailants on the ground, allowing his colleague to run into another part of the store.
Mr MacDonald then ordered the thugs out of the store, even though they threatened to shoot him.
He was shot at twice when trying to get a description of the men's getaway vehicles.
The men were arrested after being followed to a home in a nearby suburb.
Mr MacDonald was awarded the Star of Courage from Governor-General Quentin Bryce.
The citation on the Star of Courage reads: "For acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril."
The Star of Courage is the nation's second-highest bravery award, superseded only by the Cross of Valour, of which only five have ever been awarded.
"Today's announcement of national bravery awards recognises the heroic actions of those amongst us who have placed the safety and lives of others before their own," Ms Bryce said in a statement.
"We are privileged to have such role models in our society, and it is an honour to be able to recognise their acts of selfless bravery and thank them publicly for their brave actions."
Mr MacDonald's is one of 47 national bravery awards handed out this year.
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