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John Frederick Booth |
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Edward Medal | |||
| Date: | 21 Oct 1911 | ||
| Colliery: | Felling Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Surveyor | ||
Award of Edward Medal
Whitehall, December 28, 1911.
His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to award the Edward Medal of the Second Class to John Frederick Booth, under the following circumstances :—
On the 21st October, 1911, John F. Booth, Surveyor at the Felling Colliery, Durham, accompanied by two men named George Padbury and William Robson, was engaged in the exploration of some disused workings. The workings were not ventilated, and, with a view to obtain experience in the practice of rescue apparatus under actual mining conditions, it was arranged that the men should wear the Draeger breathing apparatus. Owing, it is supposed, to some defect in the supply of oxygen, Robson became affected by foul air about two hours after entering the workings, and became unconscious. Padbury, who had gone for assistance, leaving Robson under Booth's care, was also overcome. Booth then returned to the surface, obtained a fresh supply of oxygen, and went alone to the rescue of his companions. He was joined after a time by the remainder of the Rescue Brigade belonging to the Colliery; but it was not until additional assistance had been obtained from Elswick that Padbury and Robson could be removed to a place of safety. Both were found to be dead.
Source: London Gazette (02 Jan 1912)
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