| Gallantry |
|
Gallantry | ||
 |
|
 |
||
Awards for Gallantry
 |
Eric Hazlehurst |
 |
|
British Empire Medal (Civil Division) | |||
| Date: | 1949 | ||
| Colliery: | Wombwell Main Colliery, near Sheffield | ||
| Occupation: | Assistant Machineman | ||
St. James's Palace, S.W.1.
10th May, 1949.
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 name of the individual specially shown below as having received an expression of Commendation for his brave conduct.
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division):—
Eric Hazlehurst, Assistant Machineman, Wombwell Main Colliery, near Sheffield (Wombwell).
When a fall of roof occurred at Wombwell Main Colliery three workmen were buried. Hazlehurst immediately climbed about three yards over the fall to assist one of the trapped men. The roof began to move again and a further fall occurred but Hazlehurst withdrew just in time to avoid it.
He then timbered the edge of the fall and assisted in the work of rescue and recovery. Hazlehurst showed great courage without regard for his personal safety.
Source: London Gazette (10 May 1949)
 |
 |
| Researchers | |
|
|
If you are researching Eric Hazlehurst (e.g. for family tree purposes) and you would like to hear from others with the same interest then please complete the details in the following form. We will show the information you provide on this page so that you can be contacted.
Contains public sector information licensed under the 
