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Henry O'Neill |
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British Empire Medal (Civil Division) | |||
| Date: | 1946 | ||
| Colliery: | Walkmill Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Overman | ||
Award of British Empire Medal (Civil Division)
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) :—
Henry O'Neill, Overman, Walkmill Colliery, Cumberland.
O'Neill was in his cabin when he heard an explosion and saw a cloud of dust. Without hesitation he went to investigate and found the dust cloud came from a shaft inset where he knew three men had gone to measure the water level. He arranged for the accident to be reported to the manager and then without thought for his own safety, went on alone into the explosion area.
The dust cloud was so thick at the time that visibility was reduced to a few feet. O'Neill came upon two injured men. He made them as comfortable as he could and searched for the third man but was unable to locate him. He went back for assistance and then returned to look for the missing man who was eventually found dead.
O'Neill showed courage and was largely instrumental in saving the life of the survivor.
Source: London Gazette (29 Oct 1946)
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