Awards for Gallantry
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George Jones |
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Carnegie Hero Fund |
| Date: | 27 Nov 1924 |
| Colliery: | Killan Colliery, Swansea |
| Occupation: | Collier |
Mr. William John, manager of the Killan Colliery, near Swansea, has been informed by the trustees of the Cargegie Hero Fund that his name, together with that of Capt. Rees, mines inspector, and George Jones, collier, has been added to the roll of heroes in recognition of his conduct at the flooding of the mine in November last year. The award also carries a grant of £20.
Source: The Science and Art of Mining (19 Dec 1925)
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