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Henry Crummack |
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Edward Medal | |||
| Date: | 07 May 1947 | ||
| Colliery: | Barnsley Main Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Chargeman Filler | ||
Whitehall, November 3, 1947.
The King has been pleased to award the Edward Medal to Harry Crummack and Sydney Blackburn in recognition of their gallantry in the following circumstances :—
An explosion occurred at Barnsley Main Colliery at about 12.15 p.m. on Wednesday the 7th May last. Harry Crummack, Chargeman Filler, and Sydney Blackburn, Shotfirer, were at the end of the face away from the resulting flame; Crummack was blown over by a gust of wind caused by the explosion but quickly recovered and with Blackburn, despite fumes and dust, assembled men who had scrambled from the face and led them to a place of safety. Returning they found a number of injured men to whom they gave assistance and then proceeded through fumes and clouds of dust in search of others. Both men, while taking every reasonable precaution, continued to disregard their own personal safety in their efforts to ensure that none of the victims were left unattended in the danger area.
Source: London Gazette (21 Nov 1947)
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| Researcher | Date | Interest | |
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| Mark cable | 15 Nov 2022 |
The location of my great grandfathers medal. |
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