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Awards for Gallantry
Cecil Waterson |
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Carnegie Hero Fund Award | |||
| Date: | 22 Apr 1917 | ||
| Colliery: | Kimblesworth Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Miner | ||
A Story Of The Mine
Kimblesworth Men's Heroism
Presentations were made in the Temperance Hall at Kimblesworth Colliery on Saturday to nine miners and a doctor, who rescued a deputy overman in April last from a huge fall of stone. John Rowell, in the course of his employment, was caught by a fall of stone and pinned to the ground. Another fall was imminent, and he had the presence of mind to send for assistance, at the same time drawing stones about himself for protection and air space. When the rescuers arrived on the scene they discovered that Rowell was underneath fifty tons of debris, many of the stone weighing half a ton each ; but by his forethought Rowell had saved himself from a cruel death. The rescuers first assured themselves that their comrade was alive, and then they devoted themselves to the formidable task of extricating him. After four hours' laborious work they found him suffering only from superficial bruises and slight shock.
The rescuers, whose efforts were recognised on Saturday evening, were: Arthur Whiteside, John Studham, J. T. Bendelow, Cecil Waterson, James Russell, W. Stephenson, H. Hudson, F. Horn, Robert Anderson and Dr. Munro. The watches were purchased by public subscription, supplemented by a donation of £50 from the Carnegie Hero Fund, and were suitably inscribed. Mr. John Graham, Findon Cottage, Coroner for Chester Ward, presided.
The Chairman, alluding to the gallantry displayed over and over again by men in the mines, stated that there were men who in the course of their civil occupation, and miners in particular, who deserved the equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
Colonel W. C. Blackett, T.D., agent of the Charlaw and Sacriston Collieries Company, and Mr. T. H. Cann, general secretary of the Durham Miners' Association, made the presentations.
A programme of music was contributed by Mr. Lemon Ledger, Miss A. Logan, Mr. Pringle, and Mr. J. Rumfitt.
Source: Newcastle Journal (30 Jul 1917)
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