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John Johnson |
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Edward Medal | |||
| Date: | 29 Jul 1915 | ||
| Colliery: | Newdigate Colliery, Bedworth, Nuneaton | ||
| Occupation: | Deputy | ||
Whitehall, 4th November, 1918.
His Majesty The King has been pleased to award the Edward Medal to ...
Also the Edward Medal to John Johnson, Deputy at the Newdigate Colliery, Bedworth, Nuneaton:—
On the 29th July, 1915, a heavy fall of roof occurred at the Newdigate Colliery, by which a man named Pacey was buried. Johnson ran at once to the spot, where others were already at work, and, finding that the roof was still very uneasy, ordered props to be set. Leaving the men at work, he found his way to the other side of the fall, where the roof was also very uneasy. Estimating correctly, however, that it was from this side Pacey could most easily be reached, he decided to carry on the work, and himself started to set props. Almost immediately, however, a further heavy fall occurred, burying and severely injuring him. The roof then ceased to be uneasy, and Johnson and Pacey were rescued alive. Pacey unfortunately died in hospital. Johnson was in and out of hospital for nearly two years, and had to undergo many operations as a result of his injuries.
Source: London Gazette (08 Nov 1918)
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