1019. Kimblesworth. J. T. Heslop, 16, pony putter.
Killed on June 14th, 1918, when he was crushed by a full tub.
The family consisted of the following :—
Deceased 16, pony putter, £1/5/6.
Father 45, hewer, £4/12/0, also receives house and coals.
Mother 42.
Brother 21, soldier, 12/6 Allotment and Government allowance.
Sister 20, domestic service, 8/-. Away from home.
Sister 17, farm worker, 11/3.
Brothers 9, 5.
Sister 1.
The coffin was provided by the colliery company.
Claim made by the father.
The Owners offered £76/10/-, and the Committee awarded £100.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/43, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1918 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)