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Albert Atkin |
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British Empire Medal (Civil Division) | |||
| Date: | 05 Aug 1945 | ||
| Colliery: | Bretby Colliery, North Derbyshire | ||
| Occupation: | Overman | ||
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division):—
Albert Atkin, Overman, Bretby Colliery, North Derbyshire.
There was a fall of roof in a mine and Overman Atkin, with help, set to work to deal with the fall. A second fall occurred and a man was buried up to the shoulders. Atkin immediately went to the man's aid and removed the debris from his chest so that he could breathe freely. It was evident that a further fall was imminent, the extent of which could not be estimated and Atkin placed himself immediately above the casualty in order to shield him from further injury. The third fall, consisting of small stones and estimated to be about one ton in weight, came away and Atkin received most of this on his head and shoulders. He then commenced to remove the stones from about the victim's body and he was rescued alive. Atkin showed courage and disregard of his own safety.
Source: London Gazette (01 Feb 1946)
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