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John Grogan |
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British Empire Medal (Civil Division) | |||
| Date: | 30 Apr 1946 | ||
| Colliery: | Rossington Main Colliery, Yorkshire | ||
| Occupation: | Contractor | ||
St. James's Palace. S.W.1.
4th February, 1947.
The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following awards of the British Empire Medal, and for the publication in the London Gazette of the names of the persons specially shown below as having received an expression of Commendation for their brave conduct.
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division):—
John Grogan, Contractor, Rossington Main Colliery, Yorkshire.
Frederick Haller, E.M., Deputy, Rossington Main Colliery, Yorkshire.
During alterations which were being made to enlarge the airway of the Barnsley Bed at Rossington Main Colliery part of the roof fell in and a man was trapped under large blocks of stone. It was quite obvious that another fall was inevitable and might occur at any moment but Haller and Grogan immediately began rescue work. They had actually freed the victim when a second and much larger fall occurred. Grogan was buried to the neck by the fall and sustained serious injuries. Haller was pinned by a large stone and also suffered injuries. Both men were eventually rescued by other workers. Haller and Grogan displayed courage without thought for self in attempting the rescue of the trapped man.
Source: London Gazette (31 Jan 1947)
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