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Albert Ernest Passam |
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British Empire Medal (Civil Division) | |||
| Date: | 1956 | ||
| Colliery: | Walsall Wood Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Chargeman Cogger | ||
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division):—
Albert Ernest Passam, Chargeman Cogger, Walsall Wood Colliery, Staffordshire. (Chasetown.)
A fall of roof occurred at Walsall Wood Colliery and a man was buried by stone and debris. Passam, who was nearby, went to his aid and pressed against a large rock to prevent it sliding on to the casualty although he knew that a further fall was imminent. He placed his own safety helmet on the man's head and, later, he took up a position across the face and body of the partially uncovered man to protect him from further injury. A second fall occurred and Passam was swept away and himself partially buried. He was freed and continued to assist until the rescue was completed.
Source: London Gazette (03 Jul 1956)
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