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Awards for Gallantry
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John William Ainsley |
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British Empire Medal (Civil Division) | |||
| Date: | 1946 | ||
| Colliery: | Ravensworth Ann Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Pickman | ||
Award of British Empire Medal (Civil Division)
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) :—
John William Ainsley, Pickman, Ravensworth "Ann" and "Betty" Colliery.
William Hazon, Undermanager, Ravensworth "Ann" and "Betty" Colliery.
A fall of roof occurred in a mine and men were set to work to clear the fall. Half an hour later a further fall occurred and one man was trapped. In spite of the unsafe condition of the roof, which was only about 15 inches in height, Ainsley went forward alone and started to clear a way to the victim. After about twenty minutes Hazon arrived and took charge of the operation. He went in front of Ainsley and removed more loose stones until, lying at full length, he reached the feet of the trapped man. Helped by Ainsley and a chain of workers the casualty was dragged to safety. Ainsley and Hazon showed courage and, by their determination, saved the life of a fellow worker.
Source: London Gazette (05 Mar 1946)
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| Trevor Ford | 02 Nov 2017 |
As a medal collector etc i own both of J W Aisley's medals as follows:- Daily Herald Medal (for gallantry) British Empire Medal (civil)and 1 photograph.Apart from that i know very little.Any help appreciated T FORD |
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| Linda Hunter | 08 Apr 2020 |
I'm researching my husband's family tree for him. He is a great nephew of John William Ainsley |
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