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Awards for Gallantry
William Dawber |
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Carnegie Hero Fund | |||
| Date: | 09 Dec 1924 | ||
| Colliery: | Maypole Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Miner | ||
Bravery in the Mine.
There is never the slightest hesitation or consideration of the extra risk they run, on the part of officials and workmen, to go to the assistance of their fellow workmen when they are the unfortunate victims of serious accidents, especially those due to falls of roof. A case of exceptional bravery which emphasizes this statement occurred at Maypole Colliery on 9th December.
Three men were clearing away a fall and re-timbering on a haulage brow dipping 1 in 3¾, when a further fall of roof occurred which more or less buried all three men, one of whom afterwards succumbed to his injuries. William Dawber, who was working a few yards away, promptly went to their assistance and in about 20 minutes was able to liberate them and drag them to safety away from the fall. In doing so he ran a very considerable risk of being caught by a further fall, which afterwards occurred. At the inquest his action was warmly commented on by the Coroner as being worthy of special recognition, and ultimately Dawber was presented with a certificate and cheque from the Trustees of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust.
Source: Mine Inspectors Reports (09 Dec 1924)
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