On the 6th December 1903, Lieuts. F J Croly and F B Adams, with Pte Oyo, of the S.Nigeria Regt., were in a canoe which capsized on the Cross river at Unwana, West Africa. Lieut Adams and Pte Oyo swam to shore, and then saw that Lieut. Croly was in difficulty. Both men at once went back and found that one of his feet was caught in the bough of a submerged tree. At great risk, they liberated him and got him out in an unconscious state.

Having been thrown from a capsizing boat into the river at Moulmein he supported his comrade until they were picked up, on the 10th August 1903.

On the 1st June 1903, R B Payne was bathing from a boat in the Lanchow River, North China, when he got into difficulty. Alston, at great risk, went to his help and got him back to the boat in an unconscious state.

On the 4th March 1904, a woman, while drawing water, fell down a well at Pandoli, India. The well was 30 feet deep with 8 feet of water in it. At great risk, Amiram jumped down and supported her till they were got out with a rope.

Saved a boy named McCarthy from the Thames at North Woolwich, on the 18th March 1904.

Saved a Lascar who fell overboard from the Obra in the Gulf of Lyons, on the 8th July 1903.

Saved a boy who fell from the tender to the Impregnable at night into the sea at Devonport, on the 15th January 1904.

On the 16th July 1904, Gunner Gore RHA became exhausted while swimming in the military pond at Woolwich. Baker, who was also in the pond, at great risk, went to his help, but being clutched was unable to save him, and he was drowned.

Saved a man attempting suicide who threw himself into a tank 16 feet deep at Bombay, on the 16th January 1904.

Barker, Capt. 2nd Bn. Yorkshire Light Infantry. See Whitaker, Col.   Case 33202

Saved a woman from the sea at Karachi, on the 11th April 1903.

Bateson, Private. See Hunsworth, Lance Corporal.    Case 33282

On the 2nd October 1904, Miss V W Ellis, while bathing in the sea at Bournemouth, was carried out 40 or 50 yards into 15 feet of water. W Waddington swam out and caught her, but then sank and was drowned. Doctor Beaver then went out, and, at great risk, succeeded in saving her.

Saved a Syce from the crocodile infested Thirka River, British East Africa, on the 3rd September 1903.

Bolitho, who was on the keel, went after him but failed to bring him back, he and two others being drowned.

On the 6th June 1904, a petty officer of HMS Bramble was accidentally knocked overboard from a boat in the Yangtse-Kiang River, China, the water being muddy and 5 fathoms deep. At great risk, Boothby jumped in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 11th January 1904, a party were fishing with a net at the Begha Mouth of the Great Fish River, Cape Colony, when four of their number were swept off their feet by the rising tide. At great risk Miss Botha went in three times, and after a heroic struggle saved all four.

Boyd, R., See Coupe, Joseph,     Case 33367

Bramwell, F., Foreman. See Pettit, W.R.,    Case 33156

On the 5th August 1904, J W Ward, shipwright, fell overboard from HMS Swiftsure at sea off Penzance. At great risk, Brehout jumped after him, but he sank before being reached.

On the 25th October 1904, John McLeod slipped and fell from a vessel into the James Watt Dock, Greenock, the night being dark and the depth 24 feet. At great risk, Burns jumped in and kept him afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

Burton H.E. See Lifeboat Gallantry Pages 230, 233 and Plates xvii.

Saved a native from the sea at Winkle Spruit, Natal, with a danger of sharks and a strong under tow, on the 28th February 1904.

On the 1st April 1904, W A Edwards, in passing from the pinnace to HMS Kent in Sheerness harbour, fell into the river and was soon carried 200 yds astern by the tide. Lieut Callaghan and Mc Gowan jumped in and rescued him.

Saved William Carr from the Tyne at Newcastle, on the 2nd July 1904.

On the 2nd August 1904, W J Mason, while bathing in the Crouch at Hockley, got into difficulty 20 yds out in a strong tide. At great risk, Caton swam out and succeeded in saving him.

On the 12th May 1904, a boy named Barnes fell into deep water in the sea at Penzance. Chigwin, at great risk, went in and rescued him in an unconscious state.

Clark, who has only one arm, saved Philip Bell from the Tees at Middlesborough, on the 11th January 1904.

Certificate to Bleasdale.

Connell, J., Boatman. See Harrison, W.C., Lieut.    Case 33266

Saved a stoker belonging to HMS Teazer at night from the dock at Dover, at midnight on the 7th February 1904.

Costello, Constable RIC. See Mayer, Acting Sergeant RIC.   Case 33285

Certificate to Salthouse.

Saved a man who fell into Queen's Dock at Hull, on the 15th June 1904.

A man named Briggs fell overboard from a steam launch about 3 miles off East London on the 4th October 1903. The sea being very rough and there also being a danger of sharks, Day jumped in after him and kept him afloat until they were both picked up.

On the 15th July 1904, three boys were in a small boat which capsized 300 yards from the shore in Seymour Narrows, British Columbia, the place being very dangerous. At great risk, de Beck got hold of the other two boys, and placing them on the keel of the boat supported them there for 15 minutes, when they were picked up by another boat.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Pte. Joiner.

On the 18th February 1904, a youth named Campbell, in trying to jump on board a vessel, fell into the Imperial Dock at Leith. At great risk of being crushed against the quay wall Donaldson went down and supported him till they were got out by means of a ladder.

On the 31st March 1904, Charles Horner, a boy on the Training Ship "Cornwall", accidentally fell overboard off Purfleet, the depth being 30 feet with a 4-knot tide running. At great risk Donovan, another boy, Jumped in from the main deck, but failed to find Horner, who was drowned.

Jumped from a barge and swam 70 yards to save Wilfred Hornsby from the canal at Stainforth, near Doncaster, on the 16th January 1904.

On the 23rd May 1904, a boy fell into the sewage outfall on the foreshore at Grimsby. Drinkell, at great risk, went in and rescued him.

Edwards, Private. See Hunsworth, Lance Corporal.    Case 33282

On the 19th July 1904, H E Slater, while bathing in the sea at Hartlepool, was carried out 70 yards into 12 feet of water. At great risk, Ellwood swam out, and after a struggle lasting 20 minutes, succeeded in saving him.

Fairfax, W.G.A. Ramsay, See Ramsay-Fairfax, W.G.A.,   Case 33240

On the 18th August 1904, a boy named Roberts fell into the sea at Portrush, the depth being 6 to 7 fathoms and no way of getting out without help. At great risk, Farren went in and supported him for some time, but, becoming exhausted, had to let go and the boy sank. Hebron, from Derby, then went in and kept Farren afloat till ropes were got and they were rescued.

On the 8th April 1904, Thomas Cove, aged 9, fell into the Regent's Canal, Hoxton, the depth at the place being 12 feet. Fitch, aged 12, at great risk, jumped in, fully clothed, and rescued him.

Fox, Capt. 2nd Bn. Yorkshire Light Infantry. See Whitaker, Col.   Case 33202

Fox, Private. See Hunsworth, Lance Corporal.    Case 33282

In Memoriam to relatives of Tansey.

On the 6th August 1904, a boy named Gowers fell into the Regent's Canal, Hoxton. The canal is here 25 yards wide and 7 feet deep. Fry, aged 15, at great risk, jumped in and rescued him. Within a fortnight Fry succeeded in saving six other lads from the same canal.

On the 24th August 1904, a woman, while bathing in the sea at Aberystwyth, got into danger 30 yards out in deep water. At great risk, Gibbon from Pontypridd, went in and succeeded in saving her.

On the 20th July 1904, G Sleeman was bathing in a creek at Devonport and got into deep water. Gibbs, aged 14, at great risk, went in and was successful in saving him. Another boy who was bathing at the same time drowned.

On the 15th February 1904, two youths were in a small boat on the river at Kilrush, Co. Clare, when in shooting the rapids the boat was capsized 20 yards from the bank in a strong stream. At great risk Glynn twice plunged in and was able to save both lads.

On the 14th August 1904, a woman threw herself into a well at Bombay, the depth being 24 feet with 10 feet of water. Govind jumped in and, at great risk, kept her afloat until they were drawn up.

Certificate and pecuniary to Robinson.

On the 5th October 1904, J W Carter, OS on HMS Leviathan, fell overboard as the ship was entering the harbour at Wei-Hai-Wei. At great risk, Greig and Liddle went after him, but failed to find him and he was drowned.

On the 16th July 1904, Joseph Byron, an old man of 64, threw himself into a mill reservoir at Bolton, there being a depth of 10 feet and the water very foul. Hailwood, at great risk, dived in many times and at last got him out, but he was dead.

On the 15th April 1904, a woman accidentally fell overboard from a launch at Queenstown, the depth being 60 feet, and the night dark. Hamilton jumped in from another launch, caught the woman, and swam with her to shore, 200 yds distant.

Harris, aged 13, saved Willie Chorley from 10 feet of water in the Lea at Homerton, on the 20th May 1904.

Saved Pte Told RMLI HMS Amphion who fell overboard in shark infested waters in Panama Bay, on the 25th December 1903.

Testimonial on vellum to Drummy.

On the 17th May 1904, W Heywood, aged 7, fell into the Surrey Canal, Canterbury Road. At great risk, Harvey, aged 10, jumped in and was successful in saving him.

On the 21st June 1904, Harry Walker, while bathing in the Weaver at Frodsham, Cheshire, got into difficulty in deep water. At great risk, Heselton, aged 12, plunged in and rescued him.

On the 17th July 1904, owing to the capsizing of a boat belonging to HMS Forth in Skokes Bay, a woman was thrown into the sea. Hill, at great risk, sprang overboard and kept her afloat till they were picked up.

Saved Bombardier Levi of the RHA from a lake at Mount Abu, India in 30 feet of water, on the 16th July 1903.

Saved a man from HMS Revenge who fell overboard off Portland, on the 19th February 1904.

On the 2nd October 1904, Commander Melvill RN, was thrown into the sea by a sudden lurch of the pinnace by which he was being conveyed to his ship at Portland. The night was dark and the sea rough. At great risk, Commander Hodges plunged in with a line, but was unable to save him owing to the rough sea.

On the 20th April 1904, W Allen, while painting the Training Ship "Warspite", fell into the Thames off Greenhithe. Hortis, at great risk, jumped in from a height of 30 feet and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 23rd April 1904, a man and woman fell from a gangway into the dock at Hull, the night being dark and the depth 20 feet. At great risk, Howgate jumped in and supported them till they were taken into a boat.

On the 28th May 1904, two men of the 2nd Bn. Yorkshire Light Infantry were swept away while bathing in a rough sea at Candia, Crete. Hunsworth went out and caught one of them, and Sergeants Moore and Sanderson, with Private Cox , formed a chain and he was got in, but the three men forming the chain were swept out by the backwash. Hunsworth, with Privates Bateson, Edwards and Fox, at great risk, tried to save them but failed, and they were drowned.

On the 28th June 1904, G W Abbott fell overboard from the steamer Southend Belle when nearing the landing stage at Margate. At great risk, Huntingford jumped in and supported him till they were picked up.

On the 23rd February 1904, B Richmond, 2nd officer of the SS Manhattan, was knocked overboard by a bale of cotton at Charleston, USA, rendering himself unconscious by striking a pile. At great risk, Hutchison dived and got him to the surface, when they were assisted from the water.

On the 18th July 1904, a youth, while bathing in 9 feet of water in the Yearl at Workington, got into difficulty. At great risk, James, who has a wooden leg, went in, but was unable to save him, and he was drowned.

Jones, H.Vaughan-, Sub.-Lieut.. See Vaughan-Jones, H.,   Case 33489

On the 19th June 1904, four men were in a boat which capsized in the canal at Aldershot, there being a depth of 12 feet at the place. Jones, at great risk, went in and rescued two of them, the others being drowned.

Shakh Mahmud Abdul Kader saved two boys from drowning in the Victoria Dock, Bombay, on the 10th September 1903.

Saved a stoker from HMS Albion from drowning off Genson, on the 17th October 1903.

Keighley, H.D.S., Lieut. See Pitcher, D. le G., Lieut.   Case 33364

On the 7th May 1904, the chief engineer of the SS Menantic fell from the wharf into the harbour at Vera Cruz, Mexico, the depth being 30 feet and the place infested with sharks. Kelly dived in with a rope and got him out, but life was extinct.

Attempted to save Geo. Stow who fell from a small boat in the Victoria Lock at Goole on the 25th February 1904, but owing to the sluices being open failed to effect his rescue.

On the 20th March 1904, Kadir Baksh, in trying to recover some kit which had fallen from a raft, fell into an arm of the Pariun River near Jallalabad, India. At great risk, Khan plunged in and rescued him.

Kiernan, P., Constable RIC. See Smith, W.J., Constable RIC.   Case 33593

On the 13th July 1904, Thomas Boyle, while bathing in the sea at Dungarvan, became exhausted 20 yards out in deep water. Kyne, aged 13, at great risk, swam out and kept him afloat till he was picked up by a boat.

On the 18th July 1904, Charles Morris was fishing from the wharf and fell into the harbour at Montego Bay, Jamaica. At great risk Levy, aged 12, jumped in fully clothed and succeeded in saving him.

Liddle, F.G., Master-at Arms HMS Leviathan. See Greig, Donald,   Case 33677

Saved a woman at night from the harbour at Ramsgate, on the 30th April 1904.

On the 14th July 1904, a woman fell into the Garonne (sic) at Bordeaux, the tide running strong and the night very dark. Lyndon jumped in, and, by the light of a lantern, found and rescued her.

Saved a lad from the river Barrow at New Ross, Co. Wexford, on the 25th March 1904.

Seth Dandoo Mal saved Dad, a camel driver, from drowning in the Chakrali river Baluchistan, on the 23rd July 1903.

Attempted to save Robert C Quin, who was swept from the pier at Ballywhoriskey, Co. Down on the 11th January 1904 and nearly lost his own life in the attempt.

Rescued Gunner W Williamson RFA from a tank while bathing at Camp Babina, India, on the 13th January 1904.

Testimonial on parchment to Neil.

Rescued a man attempting suicide from the Shiven river at Carranmore Kelly, Co. Galway, on the 21st June 1904.

McGowan, S., See Callaghan, C.,    Case 33159

On the 17th July 1904, a boat with five persons on board was capsized on the Thames at Barnes. Four of them were picked up by boats, but the fifth, Charles Biglin, sank in 12 feet of water. McVicar, at great risk, swam out and dived, but was unable to find him and he was drowned.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Cassidy.

On the 27th June 1903, a man, while bathing in the Sutlej at Nangal, India, was swept away by the current, the depth being 40 feet, Mohamad, at great risk, jumped in, and after being carried a mile down the river was able to rescue him.

Saved a woman from drowning in the harbour at Southampton, on the 9th January 1904.

Saved a woman attempting suicide from the harbour at Leith, on the 1st November 1903.

On the 1st April 1904, three persons were in a boat over which they lost control 300 to 400 yds out in rough sea at Woodstock, Cape Colony. Morton, who has only one arm, swam out and, at great risk, managed to bring them into safety.

On the 20th August 1904, a woman fell down a well at Khandiva, India, the well being 73 feet deep with 12 feet of water in it. At great risk, Muhammad let himself down by an old rope and supported her for half an hour, when further help came and they were got out.

Muini, see bin-Muini, J.,     Case 33096

On the 22nd April 1904, a man accidentally fell down a well 35 feet deep with 20 feet of water in it at Junnar, India. At great risk, Nana jumped down and kept him afloat till they were got out with ropes.

On the 5th May 1904, a boy, in going on board a steamer, fell into the Huskisson Dock, Liverpool, and his father, although unable to swim, jumped in after him. At great risk, Newcomer jumped in and kept both afloat till they were picked up.

Nightingale, H.G., See Wyatt, Cyril,     Case 33077

On the 21st June 1903, three officers of the 8th Gurkhas were in a boat on a tank at Manipur, India, when the boat sank 20 yards out, the tank being full of weeds and very dangerous. Nuttall at great risk managed to get Capt. Cassels clear and save him. He then tried to find Lieut. Prior, who had sunk, but was too late to rescue him.

Testimonial on vellum to Rev. C E Fry.

On the 4th September 1904, J McDonough was accidentally knocked overboard from the cutter of HMS Venerable off Mitylene, the sea being short and choppy at the time. O'Brien at once jumped after him and supported him for some time, but, becoming exhausted, had to let go and he was drowned.

Oddy, James, Stoker HMS Porcupine. See Copleston, R.G.,     Case 33109

Oyo, Pte . S Nigeria Regt. See Adams, F.B.,    Case 33154

On the 26th November 1903, four white men and sixteen natives were struck down by the fumes following a blast of nitro-glycerine in a mine at Germiston in the Transvaal. Pettit, Wilson and Bramwell, at great risk, went into the place and succeeded in saving all the white men and thirteen of the natives, the other three being suffocated.

On the 13th April 1904, Lieut. G P Hood, Central India Horse, was in a boat which capsized on a lake at Agar, Malwa, Central India. Pitcher and Keighley, at great risk, attempted to save him but failed, and he was drowned.

Saved one of the men from a capsized boat at Portreath, Cornwall, on the 20th November 1903.

Saved a man, McGuire, from drowning in the river at Chicago, USA, on the 3rd November 1903.

Saved a man who fell overboard into the Irrawaddy at Amarapura, on the 3rd September 1903.

On the 27th April 1904, S Turner, who had been confined as a lunatic, slipped from his keeper and threw himself overboard from HMS Mohawk in the Gulf of Aden. Ramsay-Fairfax jumped from the ship and kept him afloat till they were picked up. The locality abounds with sharks.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Strong.

On the 25th June 1904, a boy aged 7 fell into the Regent's Canal, Shoreditch, the depth being 6 to 7 feet. At great risk Redcliffe, aged 14, who had just saved another boy, went in and rescued him.

Saved F S Connolly who fell overboard from a boat in the harbour at Cork, on the 25th March 1904.

On the 29th February 1904, a boat was sunk by a collision at Devonport, and one of the occupants, John Rundle, leading stoker RN, was severely injured. At great risk Reid jumped in and supported him till they were picked up, but Rundle died shortly after being rescued.

On the 16th April 1904, a girl, named Brown, fell into the Portslade Dock, near Brighton, the depth being 19 feet and no means of landing. Riches, at great risk, jumped in and supported her till they were got out with a rope.

Robbie, A., See Wyatt, Cyril,     Case 33077

On the 13th June 1904, Peter Prowse fell from HMS King Edward VII into the dock at Devonport, there being a depth of 30 feet. Robertson, at great risk, went in and supported him till they were picked up.

On the 28th May 1904, Lily French accidentally fell into the canal at Swansea. Rose, aged 12, jumped in and succeeded in saving her.

On the 23rd June 1904, Harry Randle, while bathing in the Lea, was seized with cramp in 10 feet of water, Sailing, who has a wooden leg, went in, and, at great risk, rescued him.

Saved a youth who fell through the ice on a pond at Ebbw Vale, Mon., on the 29th February 1904.

Saved a youth from the Regent's Canal, Stepney, on the 29th July 1904.

After 20 minutes saved a boy from the Tyne at South Shields, on the 22nd October 1903.

Saved a man Sullivan from the sea at Tranmore, Co. Waterford, on the 31st July 1904.

On the 11th August 1903, two girls while at play accidentally fell into the harbour at Halifax, Nova Scotia. At great risk Silver, who is subject to fits, twice entered the water, which is 10 fathoms deep, and succeeded in saving both.

On the 13th August 1903, a man fell from a boat into the Howli River, India, there being a strong current 24 feet deep. At great risk, Sing jumped in, and with much difficulty succeeded in saving him.

On the 18th January 1904, fourteen persons in a wagon drawn by twelve oxen, in trying to cross the Riet River, Griqualand West, South Africa, were swept away by the current. Smith and de Beer, at great risk, succeeded in rescuing six persons, the others, with the team, being drowned.

On the 23rd August 1904, E Walker went out to help his daughter who had got into danger while bathing in Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey, and, also got into difficulty 300 yards out. At great risk, Smith swam out and got Walker some way in, when a boat took them on board, but the man was dead, his daughter being also drowned.

Testimonial on vellum to Devlin.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Clench.

On the 25th September 1904, G Livesay fell from the quay into the harbour at Leith, the depth being 15 feet with a strong tide. Stark, at great risk, jumped in from a height of 18 feet, and, having caught the boy, they were both got out with a lifebuoy.    

On the 6th May 1904, David Preston entered the hold of a vessel in the Victoria Dock, Leith, and was struck down by foul gas. Peter Brown and Thos. McLaughlin went to his assistance, but were also rendered unconscious. Police Sgt. Still then went down with a rope, which he got round McLaughlin, but was himself overcome, and they were drawn up. The other two men were got out with boat hooks, but only Still recovered.     

Strenz, Geo. see West, John E.,     Case 33103

Saved a native from a pool during sports at Kalamo, N.W. Rhodesia, on the 26th December 1903.

On the 10th August 1904, two lads, while bathing in the Taff at Cardiff, got into danger in 10 feet of water, the tide being strong at the time. At great risk, Sweeney, aged 14, went in and saved one of them. Again going in, he made a gallant attempt to save the other, but failed, and he was drowned.

Saved Reginald Brand from the Cam at Hinxton, on the 10th July 1904.

On the 30th July 1904, a man fell overboard from HMS Hermes in Mount's bay, there being a heavy swell on at the time. Tierney, at great risk, jumped from the ship and succeeded in saving him.

On the 23rd July 1904, T Malham, who is unable to swim, fell into the Thames at Horseferry Stairs, Rotherhithe, there being 18 feet of water with an ebb tide. At great risk, Tull, aged 13, jumped in and was able to rescue him.

On the 3rd November 1904, a Lascar, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself overboard from the SS Clan Chatten off Finisterre, the sea being rough at the time. At great risk, Turton jumped after him, but when picked up by a boat the man was dead.

Saved Stanley Withers, unconscious, from the sea at Newquay, Cornwall, on the 1st August 1904.

On the 15th August 1904, a man named Hurst fell from a barge which was fast astern of HMS Exmouth in Portland Roads. Vaughan-Jones jumped in, at great risk, but failed to find him, and he was drowned.

Saved a boy from the sea at Bermuda, on the 28th January 1904.

On the 11th January 1904, the ss. Laurelwood was wrecked off Ushant. In launching the boats one of them broke adrift. West and Strenz jumped into the heavy sea, and reaching the boat got her back to the ship and were thereby the means of saving eleven persons.

On the 28th April 1904, Col. Whitaker and Capt. Fox with the Rev. T J Garniss, chaplain, were in a boat which capsized in a rough sea off Candia, Crete. Both officers, at great risk, supported the chaplain for some time, and Capt. Barker, of the same Battalion, swam off from the shore, a distance of a quater of a mile, with a life buoy, and with this they kept him afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 17th October 1904, a man fell from a staging at the new harbour works, Malta, there being a strong tide and the depth 20 feet. At great risk, Wickham plunged in, and, with difficulty was able to rescue him.

Testimonials on vellum to Marr and Steel.

Wilson, W.R., Foreman. See Pettit, A.E.,    Case 33156

On the 7th May 1904, a little girl slipped and fell into the canal at Ashby-de-la-Zouch. At great risk Woodward, aged 14, went in and rescued her.

Two lads fell into the Mersey at Widnes, on the 23rd January 1904. At great risk Wright saved one of the boys and then attempted to save the other who was swept away and drowned.

In Memoriam to relatives of Sanders.

On the 30th July 1904, Herbert Lewis, while bathing in Langland's Bay, Swansea, became exhausted and called for help. Miss Wyrill, at great risk, swam out and was successful in saving him.