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Christopher Arkle |
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British Empire Medal (Civil Division) | |||
| Date: | 12 May 1947 | ||
| Colliery: | Choppington Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Coal Filler | ||
Award of British Empire Medal (Civil Division)
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) :—
Christopher Arkle, Coal Filler, Choppington "B" Colliery, Northumberland.
A fall occurred at Choppington "B" Colliery and three men were trapped under heavy girders and stones. Arkle, without regard for his personal safety, worked under a sand and clay roof where large stones were hanging unsupported. He then climbed over the top of the main fall and cleared away fallen debris in order to release the three victims who had been trapped for more than three hours. Shortly atter the men were released a further fall occurred, completely blocking the road. Arkle showed complete lack of thought for himself in effecting the rescue of his fellow workers.
Source: London Gazette (05 Aug 1947)
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| James Ian Anderson | 13 Apr 2014 |
I play veteran tennis and meet Christopher Arkle's son John Howey Arkle b 1943 every week. I have an interest in genealogy and want to help John find possible relatives near Rothbury, where I live. My family tree is on line should you wish to check me out (age 83). |
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| Wayne best | 12 Jun 2021 |
The named miner was my grandad I've heard the story's from dad . So just wanted to know if or where to get a copy of the article so I could get it framed Thanks Wayne |
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