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Awards for Gallantry
Ernest Barley |
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Carnegie Hero Fund | |||
| Date: | 13 May 1935 | ||
| Colliery: | West Cannock Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Stallman | ||
Four Cannock colliery workers (one posthumously) were granted awards on October 31 by the Carnegie Hero Trust Fund. JOHN ARTHUR HUBBARD, miner; WILLIAM BENTON, stallman; EDWARD CAPEWELL, stallman; and ERNEST BARLEY, stallman, for their attempt on May 13 to rescue two men who had been buried by a fall of rock at West Cannock Colliery, Hednesford. Hubbard lost his life as a result of his efforts and Capewell was severely injured. Hubbard's widow was awarded a memorial certificate and the case will be held in suspense until financial assistance is required. Benton, Capewell and Bailey were each awarded an honorary certificate and £15, plus £4 in the case of Capewell as he had lost five weeks work owing to a broken leg.
Source: The Science and Art of Mining (08 Nov 1935)
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