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Harold Boyden Rylett |
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George Medal | |||
| Date: | 1948 | ||
| Colliery: | Colliery Explosive Co. Ltd. | ||
| Occupation: | Foreman | ||
Awarded the George Medal:—
Harold Boyden Rylett, Foreman, Colliery Explosive Co. Ltd., Earlestown, Lancashire.
An explosion occurred in a hut in which there were approximately 1,000 detonators. The wooden roof was set alight and there was great danger of further explosions.
Rylett immediately ran to the hut and saw three girls lying injured on the floor and two others staggering out of the door. He assisted the latter two into the yard and returned in an attempt to rescue the other girls. Although fully aware of its dangerous contents he entered the hut and brought out two of the injured girls. Rylett then went back for the third girl but before he could reach her a second explosion occurred, the blast of which dazed him and injured his left leg. In spite of his injuries he was able to reach the girl and move her to a place of safety.
Refusing medical attention until all the injured had been treated, Rylett threw water over the fire until it was finally extinguished. He was then taken to hospital.
Rylett displayed complete disregard of his own safety and risked his life in his efforts to effect the rescue of those injured in the explosion.
Source: London Gazette (15 Mar 1949)
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| Researcher | Date | Interest | |
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| Frances Holcroft | 20 Sep 2010 |
Harold Boyden Rylett was married to my mother Margery Rafferty. |
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