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	Gallantry		Gallantry

	Henry Benton
	Edward Medal, Second Class
	Date:	27 Oct 1908
	Colliery:	Cadeby Main Colliery
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Whitehall, August 9, 1909.

The King has also been graciously pleased to award the Edward Medal of the Second Class to Henry Benton. On the 27th October, 1908, three men named John Churms, John Green, and Henry Benton, were at work in the Cadeby Main Colliery, when a very heavy fall of roof took place. Churms was buried, and Green partly so.

Benton, who was at some little distance, heard the fall, and, though the roof was obviously in a dangerous condition, rushed to their assistance and managed to pull out Green, who was fastened by the legs. All their lamps had been extinguished and the men were in the dark.

Benton placed Green, who was helpless from his injuries, in safety, and then ran for lights and assistance. On his return he found that a farther heavy fall had taken place, and it was clear that there was no hope of getting Churms out alive.

Benton undoubtedly saved Green's life by his prompt and brave action and at the risk of his own life.

These two medals were presented personally by His Majesty to the medallists on the 22nd of July, 1909.

Source: London Gazette (10 Aug 1909)

Email	Researcher	Date	Interest
	Kenneth Benton (grandson)	25 Nov 2010	family tree purposes
	Kenneth Benton	31 Mar 2016	Grandson. Change of email address
	Ralph Green	31 Dec 2016	My Grandmother was Jane Benton born 20 March 1872 She was Henry's sister
	Jen Coote	03 Feb 2021	Henry is my Great Great Grandfather. His grandson, Arthur is my Grandfather. Research for family tree.

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