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	Gallantry		Gallantry

	William Markland
	Edward Medal, Second Class
	Date:	21 Dec 1910
	Colliery:	No. 3 Bank Pit, Hulton Colliery, Allerton
	Occupation:

 

Whitehall, September 21, 1911.

His Majesty the King has been pleased to award the Edward Medal of the Second Class to:—

Alfred Joseph Tonge,

James Henry Polley,

James Moss,

John Hilton,

William Markland,

John Hardman,

Robert Roberts,

John Herring, and

James Hartley.

On the 21st December, 1910, a terrible explosion occurred at the No. 3 Bank Pit at the Hulton Colliery, near Allerton, by which a portion of the casting of the upcast shaft was wrecked. Various miners were shut off from escape by the fall of earth, and suffered from the effects of poisonous gases. Many miners used their utmost endeavours to rescue their fellow workmen under circumstances of great danger, and the above showed specially conspicuous courage.

Source: London Gazette (22 Sep 1911)

Email	Researcher	Date	Interest
	Carol Greenwood	29 Sep 2022	Trying to establish more detail re William Markland who received The Edward Medal, there are several “William Marklands” in the area. This one may (or may not!) be our cousins great grandfather. Would be good if anyone has any more detail regarding the hero - eg how old he was at the time, family, where he lived to help us whittle it down. Any help would be gratefully received,
	Stephen Greenwood	26 Sep 2022	A William Markland is in our family tree but there appears to be several men of the same name associated with the Pretoria pit disaster. Trying to get any additional information on the recipient of the Edward Medal. D.O.B? Age? Address? Family members. Here’s hoping…

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