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Awards for Gallantry
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Thomas Harper |
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Edward Medal | |||
| Date: | 06 May 1918 | ||
| Colliery: | Acton Hall Colliery, Featherstone | ||
| Occupation: | Collier | ||
Whitehall, 4th November, 1918.
His Majesty The King has been pleased to award the Edward Medal to ...
Also the Edward Medal ih silver to Frederick Holdway, a Deputy, and the Edward Medal to George Henry Laver, Under Manager, and Thomas Harper, Collier, all employed at the Ackton Hall Colliery, Featherstone:—
On the 6th May, 1918, three miners were working at the face in the Ackton Hall Colliery when a heavy fall of roof occurred, imprisoning one of the men. Holdway, who was soon on the spot, immediately began the work of rescue, and, with six others, including Harper and Laver, succeeded, after working hard for nearly 24 hours, in rescuing the imprisoned workman. The rescue was carried out with exceptional skill and determination under very dangerous conditions. Holdway specially distinguished himself and showed a fine example of courage and coolness. Harper and Laver were also specially mentioned for their resource and presence of mind.
Source: London Gazette (08 Nov 1918)
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