On the 9^th July 1905, H.Brook, while bathing in the sea at Morecambe, was swept away, the water being very rough and the depth 20 feet. Anderson was lowered from the pier by a rope and after swimming some distance he caught Brook, and, at great risk, succeeded in getting him into a boat.

On the 7^th November 1904, Jean Pady was washed off the groyne opposite the Norfolk Hotel on the sea front at Brighton, there being a strong backwash at the time. Ashfordby-Trenchard, at great risk, plunged in and caught him, but the rough sea swept them apart and Pady was drowned.

Baker, W.L. Sergeant East Surrey Regiment. See Cousins, F. Case 33883.

On the 20^th December 1904, a man was bathing in the Brahmaputra at Jamalpur, and was carried out into 22 feet of water. Banerji, at great risk, jumped in, and with much difficulty was able to rescue him.

On the 27^th May 1905, G.F.Rogers was bathing in the river at Chelmsford and got into difficulty, the depth being nine to ten feet. Barton, who had been bathing, again went in, and at great risk, attempted to save him, but being clutched, failed, and Rogers was drowned.

On the 10^th August 1905, a boy, while at play, fell into the Thames at the Adelphi Steps, there being an ebb tide and 8 feet of water. Bathie, at great risk, plunged in, fully clothed, and rescued him.

On the 3^rd August 1904, two lads, when trying to swim in the Hugli River, India, were caught by the current and carried away. At great risk, Bhattacharjee went in and rescued one lad, and, again going in, got the other out in an unconscious state.

Testimonial on parchment to Latham.

Blake, E. See Colman, J. Case 33869

Blandy, R.D. See Gatherer, A.H.N. Case 34329

On the 2^nd August 1905, Thos. Church accidentally fell into the Thames at Wandsworth, the depth being 7 to 8 feet. At great risk, Bowyer went in and was successful in saving him.

On the 1^st August 1905, R.Clague, while bathing in the sea at Derbyhaven, Isle of Man, got into difficulty 25 yards from shore in deep water. Bridson, at great risk, went to his help and succeeded in saving him.

Testimonial on vellum to May.

On the 1^st November 1905, a man of the RMLI fell overboard from HMS Canopus in Tetuan Bay. Lieut. Burn, at great risk, jumped in and, with the aid of a lifebuoy, succeeded in saving him.

On the 13^th July 1905, Henry A.Smith, while bathing in the sea at Tynemouth, was carried out 80 yards, the sea being rough with a strong backwash. At great risk, Burton swam out and brought him to land.

On the 24^th September 1904, J.Kavanagh, fireman of the same vessel, threw himself overboard shortly after the steamer left New York. Campbell, at great risk, jumped after him, and kept him afloat for 30 minutes, when they were picked up by a boat.

On the 1^st June 1905, a landslip took place at Bellair, Natal, carrying a man and a woman with their house into the flooded river, whence they were thrown out on the opposite bank. Campbell crossed the river with a wire rope and conveyed them to a place of safety.

On the 23^rd June 1905, a man accidentally fell overboard from HMS Vulcan in the Ionian Sea. A lifebuoy was thrown which he failed to reach. Chainey then went after him fully clothed, but he sank before being reached. Gunner Chainey holds the Society’s Stanhope and Silver Medals.

On the 12^th June 1905, a woman accidentally fell into the dock at Hull, there being a depth of 20 feet. Chilton, at great risk, jumped in and got a rope round her, but on pulling her up the rope broke, and Chilton then supported her till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 1^st June 1905, Alexander Jasson, with a team of six mules and a mail-cart, was trying to cross the Umgazi River, near St. John’s, Cape Colony, when they were swept away by the current, the river being in flood. Clarke, at great risk, went in from the bank and rescued him, afterwards getting all the mules out.

On the 16^th July 1905, Claud Allen became exhausted while bathing in the Ouse at St.German’s, Kings Lynn. Clements and Hastings, at great risk, went in, and with considerable difficulty succeeded in bringing him out.

On the 26^th June 1905, a stoker named Hughes accidentally fell overboard from HMS Montagu at Torbay. At great risk, Coafee jumped in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Sheahan.

On the 17^th July 1905, a boy named Hiller was wading in the Thames at Nine Elms when he got out of his depth and was carried out 30 to 40 yards. Cook, at great risk, swam out, and was successful in saving him.

On the 20^th January 1905, six persons fell through the ice on a brick-pond at Parkgate, near Rotherham, the depth being 20 feet and 30 yards from the bank. At great risk, Cooke and France went in and rescued two persons, the others being drowned.

On the 29^th August 1904, Agar Singh, while swimming mules in the river at Nowshera, India, took cramp and was being swept away by the dangerous current. Cooper, at great risk, went in and got him to the bank, but efforts at restoration failed.

On the 3^rd January 1905, Gertrude Miller, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into an ice-covered pond at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex. Cottingham, at great risk, went in and succeeded in rescuing her.

On the 11^th June 1905, two boys were thrown into the harbour at Portsmouth, owing to the capsizing of a boat, there eing at the time a strong flood tide. Cousins, Baker and Cousins jumped in, and at great risk succeeded in saving the boys

Cousins, W. See Cousins, F. Case 33883

On the 11^th August 1905, Capt. E.S.Carey, Inniskilling Fusiliers, was bathing in the sea at Ramleh, Egypt, and could not regain the shore owing to the strong current. Capt. Crawley swam out and, at great risk, attempted to save him but failed, and he was drowned.

Cummings, D. Stoker. See Wilson, J. Case 33936

Testimonial on vellum to Owens.

Testimonials on vellum to Martin, Grice and Thompson.

On the 4^th January 1905, a boy named Tudor, while at play, fell into the harbour at Solva, Pembrokeshire, there being 16 feet of water, the night dark, and danger of being crushed between a steamer and the quay. At great risk, Davies jumped in and rescued him.

On the 11^th September 1905, an unknown man fell into the sea at Southend, the night being dark with a strong tide running. Davis of the SS Yarmouth Belle, which was approaching the pier, at great risk, sprang in and rescued him.

On the 11^th September 1905, Emily Firman threw herself into the Lea at Edmonton and sank in 9 feet of water, there being also danger from growth of weeds. Dawson, at great risk, dived in several times, but failed to find her.

On the 19^th August 1905, a young lady was bathing at Kilkee, Co. Clare, and was carried out by the current 80 to 100 yards into 20 feet of water. Dawson, at great risk, swam out and rescued her in an exhausted state.

On the 16^th January 1905, a French ketch was driven on shore at Bonchurch, Isle of Wight. Her crew of five left her in a boat, which was capsized in the heavy sea. At great risk, Day went out with a rope and attempted to save them, but was himself much knocked about, and pulled out in an unconscious state.

Testimonial on vellum to Powell.

On the 26^th June 1905, J.Lowden, while trying to swim in a reservoir at Broughton Moor, got into deep water. At great risk, Doggart swam out and was successful in rescuing him.

On the 10^th November 1905, Gunner F.A.North, RGA, while fishing from the rocks at Gibralter, was knocked into the sea by a falling stone, the depth being 25 feet. At great risk, Doidge went in and succeeded in saving him.

On the 5^th July 1905, Alexander Cameron fell overboard from the SS Waverley in Loch Long. Dougall, at great risk, jumped after him and kept him afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 12^th November 1905, George Quinlan was thrown into the harbour at New York owing to the capsizing of a boat. At great risk, Dymock jumped in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

Edge, Aaron. Police Constable. See Jones, A. Case 33995

On the 18^th June 1905, a Tamil boy was in a boat which was upset 25 yards from shore at Trincomali, Ceylon, the sea being rough and infested with sharks. Edwards swam out and, at great risk, rescued him in an exhausted state.

On the 12^th December 1904, an escaped lunatic got into the dock at Dundee, the night being dark and stormy. At great risk, Edwards plunged in and swam with him to a barge, where he hung on till further help came and they were got out.

On the 7^th November 1904, a gunner belonging to the Egyptian Gunboat Melik fell into the Nile at Mongalla. Edwards, at great risk, jumped in, but was unable to reach him, and he was drowned.

On the 9^th January 1905, Private H.Berry, the Carabineers, was accidentally thrown from his horse into a deep tank at Vadiganhalli, India. At great risk, Emmerson jumped in, fully clothed, and succeeded in saving him.

Ewart, Alexander. See Lincoln, A. Case 33956

On the 25^th June 1905, Pte.G.A.Mitchell, 1^st Royal Fusiliers, got into difficulty while bathing in Stokes Bay, he being in 15 feet of water 50 yards from shore. At great risk, Farnall and Lumley swam out and rescued him in an unconscious state.

On the 16^th July 1905, a French sailor accidentally fell into the sea at Brest. Finch jumped in from a height of 30 feet and rescued him.

Finnis, N.E. Police Constable. See Gurton, N.E. Case 34004

Testimonial on vellum to Gardiner.

Fitzpatrick, K. See Colman, J. Case 33869

Testimonial on parchment to Bassett, Coleman and Standen.

On the 17^th July 1905, a boy about 14, while bathing in the river at Hull, was carried away by the tide, the depth being some 10 feet. Ford, at great risk, plunged in and succeeded in saving him.

On the 28^th December 1904, owing to the capsizing of a sampan, two children were thrown into the harbour at Hong Kong. At great risk, Dr. Forster plunged in, and with much difficulty was able to rescue them in an unconscious state, from which he afterwards restored them.

On the 6^th July 1905, Private W.F.Clarke, 4^th Batt. Northumberland Fusiliers, got into difficulty while bathing 300 yards from shore in 25 feet of water at Feint, Co.Kerry. Forsyth, who was also bathing, succeeded in keeping him afloat till they were taken into a boat.

France, R.A. See Cooke D. Case 33755

On the 25^th February 1905, an explosion took place in a room on the premises of the Co-operative Society at Blackley, near Manchester, liberating a quantity of ammonia fumes. Two men and a boy were in the room at the time. Gardner, one of the men, got out and then returned twice and at great risk rescued his two comrades, who had been struck down.

On the 8^th September 1905, five persons were thrown into the sea at St. Helier’s, Jersey, owing to the capsizing of a boat. At great risk, Gatherer and Blandy supported Miss Blandy till they were picked up by a boat. Toms had meanwhile supported H.Goudge for some time and then left to get a lifebuoy, when he sank and was drowned.

Testimonial on parchment to Murphy.

On the 14^th August 1905, a seaman accidentally fell overboard from HMS Assistance when at sea. At great risk, Gibson jumped in and kept him afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 16^th June 1905, a boy named Thomas accidentally fell into the Cumberland Basin at Bristol, the depth being 18 to 20 feet, and the water some 16 feet below the quay level. Gillett, at great risk, jumped in and caught him, when a rope was thrown, by which they were towed to a landing.

On the 1^st June 1905, a man named Pritchard, whilst under the influence of drink, fell into the Orwell at Ipswich. At great risk, Glading went in, and succeeded in rescuing him.

On the 10^th April 1905, A J Freestone, Petty Officer, HMS Nymphe, fell overboard off Sheerness, the depth being five fathoms and the ship steaming nine knots. At great risk, Gofton-Salmon at once jumped after him, but failed to reach him, and he was drowned.

Goodier, W. Gunner. See Hinds, G. Case 33830

On the 12^th August 1905, C.L.Crapp, while bathing in the Tamar at Saltash, slipped into 14 feet of water. Gorman, at great risk, went in, fully clothed, and succeeded in saving him.

And certificate.

On the 14^th July 1905, three youths, while bathing in the Thames at Deptford, got into difficulty, there being a depth of 10 feet at the time. Green, at great risk, went in and succeeded in rescuing all three.

On the 19^th September 1905, C.E.Bembridge, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself from the pier at Aberystwith, with the depth being 20 feet, the night dark and the sea rough. At great risk, O and R Green jumped in and were successful in saving him.

Green, R.K. See Green, O.R.J. Case 34333

On the 30^th September 1905, a trawler was wrecked at Papa Westray, Orkney, there being a tremendous sea at the time. Groat and Hume, at great risk, went on the rocks and were successful in saving a man named Melin, who was washed within reach by the waves.

On the 31^st July 1905, two lads were bathing in the lake at Crystal Palace and got into difficulty in 12 feet of water. Grogan, at great risk, went in, and saved one lad, and also attempted to save the other, who was drowned.

On the 10^th July 1905, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the Medway at Chatham, the distance from the landing being 80 yards and the depth 20 feet. At great risk, Gurton and Finnis jumped in, and were successful in saving her.

On the 18^th January 1905, John Smith and his child accidentally fell into the Trent at Gainsborough, the night being dark and the depth 12 feet. At great risk, Hanks jumped in and supported them till further help came and they were got out.

Testimonial on vellum to Miss Crawford.

On the 18^th March 1905, Frank Dear, stoker, HMS Good Hope, in assisting to hoist out a boat, was dragged overboard in Portland Roads. Harris jumped in from a height of 29 feet, and, at great risk, kept him afloat till they were picked up.

On the 12^th April 1905, a milk-girl, in going ashore from a steamer at Swansea, fell from a ladder to the quay and then rolled into the dock in an injured state. Harris, at great risk, plunged in and succeeded in rescuing her.

On the 25^th March 1905, R.Birkett, while at work at a lime-kiln at Dacre, Cumberland, accidentally fell in, and his feet became fast amongst the contents of the kiln. At great risk, Harrison went in and was successful in liberating him and getting him out.

Hastings, H. See Clements, H. Case 34033

On the 18^th March 1905, a youth, while bathing at the mouth of the Salt River, Cape Colony, was carried out by the tide into 12 feet of water. Hengst swam out, and, at great risk, succeeded in rescuing him.

On the 15^th March 1905, a Norwegian vessel was driven on shore at Pettycur, Fife. Her crew of seven endeavoured to land in their own boat, but this was capsized in the rough sea some distance from shore. Hinds, Goodier, Jones and Ward all went in and succeeded in saving all the men.

On the 13^th July 1905, a little boy named Hitchin, while fishing from the bank, fell into the Ouse at York. At great risk, his brother, Horace Hitchin plunged into deep water and rescued him.

Testimonial on vellum to Fenwick.

On the 8^th August 1905, L.W.Adkins fell overboard from the P & O tender off Woosung, China, it being dark at the time and a three-knot tide running. Holloway, at great risk, jumped in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 19^th January 1905, a number of boys were in the ice on a pit at Leigh, when a break took place and 10 of them fell in, the depth being 7 feet. At great risk, Houghton went in and rescued 7 of the boys, the other 3 being drowned.

Hume, W. See Groat, A. Case 34354

And Pecuniary.

On the 15^th November 1905, a man named Holley had in some way got into a limekiln at Burlescombe, Devon, the kiln being alight and 6 to 7 feet deep. Jarman, at great risk, went in and succeeded in getting him out, but life was extinct.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Crow.

Jennings, M. See Colman, J. Case 33869

On the 8^th August 1905, Charles Soper was washed off the rocks at Polperro, Cornwall, the sea being very rough. Jolliff plunged in and with much difficulty succeeded in landing him.

On the 27^th June 1905, a man named Hesketh accidentally fell down a well at Bolton, the depth being 140 feet, with 10 to 15 feet of water at the bottom. At great risk, Jones and Edge went down and managed to get him out, but life was extinct.

Jones, T. Gunner. See Hinds, G. Case 33830

On the 5^th July 1904, two women got into difficulty in the Karli Canal at Taluka Tatta, India, there being a depth of 9 feet. Kadoo went in and, at great risk, succeeded in rescuing both.

On the 29^th December 1904, N.McNamara, AB, HMS Emerald, fell into the harbour at Queenstown, the night being dark and a strong tide running. At great risk, Kavanagh jumped in, but was unable to effect his rescue.

And Pecuniary.

Kelly, C. See Colman, J. Case 33869

Kennedy, E.J. The Reverend. See Orman, A.W. Case 34109

On the 9^th January 1905, a boy named Ryan, while skating on the harbour at Canso, Nova Scotia, was blown into an open part where the depth was 24 feet. At great risk, Kennedy plunged in, and was successful in saving him.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Gill.

On the 14^th February 1904, W.Parsons, aged 8, fell through the ice on the harbour at Burin, Newfoundland. At great risk, Kirby went to the edge of the hole, and held him by the hand till further help came and he was got out.

On the 13^th December 1904, Private T.Sylvester, 2^nd Battn. The Border Regiment, fell into the Irrawaddy river at Thayetmyo, Burma, there being a depth of 15 feet and dangerous undercurrent. At great risk, Lacey and Mullen jumped in and between them got him out.

Lambert, M. See Colman, J. Case 33869

On the 19^th January 1905, Corpl. W.Hughes, RMLI, accidentally fell overboard from HMS Pique at Sheerness. At great risk, Lane jumped in from a boat and kept him afloat till they were picked up.

On the 14^th May 1905, an old woman of 70 threw herself into the sea at Torquay, where she was carried 30 yards out, the depth being 10 to 12 feet. At great risk, Leach swam out, but being clutched, was unable to save her and she was drowned.

On the 18^th June 1905, a man was thrown from a horse into the sea at Paramé, France. He was carried out 20 yards, the sea being rough at the time. Captain Lethbridge swam out, and, at great risk, rescued him in an unconscious state. Captain Lethbridge lost an arm in the South African War.

On the 24^th August 1905, C.W.Curtis, while bathing in the sea at Skegness, was swept away by the strong outward current. Lewitt, at great risk, swam out but could not bring him in, and both were picked up by a boat shortly after.

On the 12^th June 1905, four persons were in a boat which capsized in the sea at Bridlington. Three of them held on to the boat, but the fourth was being carried away, when Lincoln and Ewart went in and succeeded in bringing them all safe to land.

On the 5^th December 1904, Thomas Lavin, in trying to reach the stage on a ship’s side, fell into the Tyne at North Shields, the depth of water being about 20 feet. Little, at great risk, plunged in and succeeded in saving him.

On the 28^th November 1904, a little boy was on the ice on a lake at Northwich when a break took place and he fell into 30 feet of water. At great risk, Littler swam out through the broken ice and rescued him.

On the 13^th July 1905, the watchman on the SS Coulsdon fell overboard in the harbour at Singapore, the night being dark, with a strong current. Lokke jumped in and swam to him, and a line being thrown they were pulled on board.

Lumley, W. Private R.M.L.I. See Farnall, R. Case 33973

On the 26^th November 1904, a boy named Whitfield was skating on the Colliery Pit at Unsworth, Durham, when the ice broke and he fell into 7 feet of water. M’Ghee, at great risk, went in and succeeded in saving him.

On the 5^th June 1905, a Chinese coolie, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself into a pond at Tientsin, the depth being 30 feet and the water very foul. At great risk, Mackworth went in, fully clothed, and with much difficulty got him out.

On the 13^th July 1905, F.Thompson, while bathing in the sea at Tynemouth, was carried out a long distance by the dangerous under-current. Macpherson, at great risk, swam out and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 21^st May 1905, a young woman accidentally slipped into the Grand Canal, Limerick, and sank under a boat. At great risk, Madden dived in under the boat and with much difficulty was able to rescue her.

On the 25^th May 1905, a boy named Strachan fell from the quay into the Forth at Stirling, where the tide carried him out 12 yards, the depth being 14 feet. Maher, at great risk, plunged in and succeeded in rescuing him.

On the 26^th October 1905, Private Schubert, 12^th Lancers, while bathing in the canal at Doraba, Punjab, became exhausted, and was carried away by the current. At great risk, Mahomed jumped in and with difficulty was able to rescue him.

On the 24^th December 1904, Bridget Dempsey accidentally fell into the canal at Edenderry, King’s Co., the canal being 18 yards wide and 8 feet deep. Mallon, at great risk, jumped in, and, having caught her, landed her on the opposite bank.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Warhurst.

On the 16^th July 1905, a boy named Cheetham, while crossing the lock gates, fell into 19 feet of water in the canal at Eastwood, Notts. Martin, at great risk, jumped in, and, after a hard struggle, was able to rescue him.

On the 5^th May 1905, a youth, while bathing in the Pampa River, Nedumfrayer, India, sank in 24 feet of water. Mathai, at great risk, went in, and diving, found him at the second attempt, and rescued him.

On the 13^th July 1905, two youths, while bathing in the sea at Fort George, were carried out 80 to 100 yards into deep water. At great risk, McCubbin swam out and brought one in, and then returned and rescued the other.

On the 3^rd January 1905, William Muir accidentally fell into the East India Harbour at Greenock, the night being dark and cold, the depth 15 feet, and the water very foul. McIntyre, at great risk, plunged in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 24^th July 1905, a Chinese coolie, while working in a well at Singapore, was overcome by foul gas. At great risk, McKellar went down with a rope and succeeded in saving him.

Meier, C. See Colman, J. Case 33869

On the 29^th August 1905, Edward Carter accidentally fell overboard from the Training ship Wellesley, in the Tyne off Jarrow, there being a depth of 34 feet, with a strong ebb tide. At great risk, Meikle jumped in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 12^th July 1905, a lad, while fishing, fell into the Clyde at Greenock, there being a depth of 15 to 20 feet. At great risk, Millar jumped in, and after a swim of 70 to 80 yards caught him, and got him out in an unconscious state.

Mitchell, J.E. HMS Highflyer. See Staples, W. Case 33707

On the 25^th January 1905, a girl accidentally fell into a clay-pit at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Mkuhlane, at great risk, dived in, and at a second attempt was successful in saving her.

On the 10^th December 1904, J.Murray fell into the harbour at Bickie, the night being dark, the depth 16 feet, and a strong current running. At great risk, Morrison plunged in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 18^th July 1905, a man named Weidner, in attempting to land from a boat at St. Helena, fell into the surf, which was running high and very dangerous. Moyce, at great risk, plunged in and succeeded in rescuing him.

Mullen, D. Private. See Lacey, J.W. Case 33779

On the 23^rd March 1905, Maria Brain, an insane woman, threw herself into the Canal at Chanwilliam Place, Dublin. At great risk, the canal being 10 feet deep, Mulready plunged in and succeeded in saving her.

Murphy, J. See Colman, J. Case 33869

O’Hara, P. See Colman, J. Case 33869

Testimonial on vellum to Capt. Phillips.

On the 17^th August 1905, G.Hollins was bathing in the sea at Boscombe, and when some 150 yards out in 18 feet of water became exhausted. At great risk, Orman and Kennedy swam out and supported him till they were parted by a wave, all of them being picked up by a boat shortly after.

On the 31^st July 1905, S.Thomas, while suffering from delusions, threw himself from the Orient Liner Ormuz off the coast of Portugal. Page and Rotherham at once jumped after him and kept him afloat for 15 minutes, when they were picked up.

On the 24^th September 1905, a man named Morgan fell into the dock at Cardiff, the depth being 38 feet. Parkinson, at great risk, jumped in, and in doing so dislocated his right shoulder, and was thus rendered helpless and unable to rescue the man, who was drowned.

On the 28^th July 1905, a man fell down a well 115 feet deep at Sheffield, there being a depth of 38 feet at the bottom. Peach, at great risk, went down and got a rope round him, by which he was pulled up.

Pecuniary to Hughes.

On the 10^th February 1904, the roof of the Brandon Colliery, West Bromwich, fell in, and a great quantity of sludge got into the workings, cutting off the escape of some men. At great risk, Pugh succeeded in rescuing two men, but two others, in spite of his efforts, lost their lives.

On the 10^th September 1904, Charles S.Griffin was bathing from a boat in Lake Hakone, Japan, and got into difficulty in 27 feet of water. Miss Purvis went in and, at great risk, attempted to reach him but failed, and he was drowned.

On the 4^th September 1905, a woman fell into a creek at Lagos, there being a strong tide running and a danger of sharks. Ralston, at great risk, went in and supported her till they were picked up by a boat.

Rama. See Tukaram, K. Case 34387

On the 13^th March 1905, a groom, while bathing in the Kosi river at Kakrighat, India, was drawn into a whirlpool 20 yards from the bank and 10 feet deep. Rana went in, and, with much difficulty and risk, succeeded in rescuing him.

On the 31^st August 1905, a boy accidentally fell into the Victoria Dock, Bombay, the depth being 27 feet and the morning dark. Rasji, at great risk, jumped in and held him till a lifebuoy was got and they were pulled out.

Testimonial on parchment to Prince.

Testimonials on parchment to the others..

On the 2^nd May 1905, W.Slade fell into the backwater of the harbour at Weymouth, the depth being 15 feet, with a strong tide running. Rickcord, at great risk, plunged in from a height of 30 feet, and kept him afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 27^th June 1905, a little boy accidentally fell into the harbour at Ayr, there being a depth of 18 feet and a strong current running. Riley, at great risk, plunged in and succeeded in landing him.

On the 1^st July 1905, M.Mahony, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself in the river Lee at Cork, there being a depth of 20 feet at the time. At great risk, Ring jumped in and was successful in saving him.

On the 7^th October 1905, an unknown man was seen to throw himself into the Thames from Chelsea Embankment, there being at the time a depth of 16 feet, with strong flood tide. At great risk, Robertson plunged in, but was unable to reach him before he sank.

Rochford, T. See Colman, J. Case 33869

On the 11^th July 1905, a youth named Goatley was bathing at Gravesend, and the ebb tide carried him out into 30 yards into deep water. Rogers, at great risk, swam out and succeeded in bringing him to shore.

Rotherham, J.A. See Page, J. Case 34346

Rush, J. See Colman, J. Case 33869

On the 21^st January 1905, a man, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself down a well at Bombay, there being a depth of 12 feet of water at the bottom. Sadoji, at great risk, went down and supported him till ropes were got and they were pulled out.

Sedgwick, W. Stoker. See Wilson, J. Case 33936

Sells, A. See Sells, G.F. Case 34154

On the 7^th August 1905, a boat with seven persons on board was capsized on the Grand Junction canal at Two Waters. G.Sells and A.Sells, at great risk, went in and succeeded in saving six, and also the remaining man, who had again fallen in after he had himself got out.

On the 30^th April 1905, C.Goodsall accidentally fell from the powder buoy in Gravesend reach, there being at the time a strong gale, with rain and a nasty sea. Shand jumped in, fully clothed and, at great risk, tried to reach him but failed.

On the 25^th June 1905, George Coyle accidentally fell into 10 feet of water in the Foyle at Londonderry. Sherry jumped in from a boat, and after swimming 100 yards, caught the lad and supported him till they were picked up.

On the 21^st January 1904, a man, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself down a well 34 feet deep at Umballa, India. At great risk, Singh went down by a thin rope and succeeded in saving him.

On the 18^th May 1905, a sepoy, who was learning to swim in the river at Manipur, India, got into difficulty in deep water. Singh at once went to his help and succeeded in saving him

On the 22^nd June 1905, W.J.Warwick, while bathing in the Wear at Durham, became exhausted 20 yards from the bank, in deep water. At great risk, Slater swam out, and with much difficulty was able to rescue him.

On the 2^nd October 1905, A.Michel accidentally fell into the dock at Grimsby, the depth being 24 feet, with danger from moving ships. Sergeant Smith, at great risk jumped in and supported him till ropes were got and they were pulled out.

On the 3^rd June 1905, two boys, while at play, fell into the Surrey Canal at Deptford, the depth at the place being 7 feet. Smith, at great risk, jumped in and succeeded in rescuing both.

Testimonials on parchment to Carter and Lynch.

On the 27^th June 1905, B.H.Payen accidentally fell from a barge into the Royal Albert Dock, there being a depth of 30 feet and the water very foul. At great risk, Smith jumped in and got him back to the barge, where they were hauled on board.

On the 7^th December 1904, a seaman of HMS Amphitrite was thrown into the harbour at Wei-hai-Wei by the capsizing of a boat. At great risk, Spence jumped in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Mathews.

On the 10^th June 1905, four youths were in a boat which was capsized in a rough sea at Hayle. Two of them were drowned, the third kept himself up with an oar, the fourth, named Trythall, got into the boat, but was washed out. Spray then swam out, and, getting into the boat, kept her head to the wind till another boat came out and picked them up.

On the 29^th November 1904, a man, while cleaning the gangway ladder on HMS Iris, at Devonport, fell into the sea. Staples and Mitchell jumped in from the pinnace, and, at great risk, succeeded in rescuing him.

Testimonial on vellum to Billington.

Stuart, P. See Colman, J. Case 33869

Testimonial on vellum to Pratt.

On the 26^th December 1904, a girl went on the ice on a disused clay-pit at Moses Gate, Bolton, and fell through into 20 feet of water. Sykes, at great risk, went in and was able to rescue her.

On the 30^th October 1905, four men, who were working in a sewer at Belgrave Street, King’s Cross, were overtaken by a sudden rush of water. One of these men was successful in reaching a manhole and getting out. Taylor, at great risk, attempted to save his two companions but failed, and they were swept away and drowned.

Toms, F.W. See Gatherer, A.H.N. Case 34329

On the 16^th June 1905, John Loftus, in attempting to go on board a steamer at the North Wall, Dublin, fell into the river Liffey, there being a depth of 20 feet and running tide. At great risk, Toner jumped in and caught him, and a rope being then thrown, they were got out.

On the 24^th May 1905, a woman, while drawing water, fell down a well at Barsi, India, the well being 50 feet deep, with 15 feet of water at the bottom. Tukaram and Rama, at great risk, jumped down and supported her till ropes were got, and they were pulled out

On the 25^th August 1905, W.Kellond, while at play, fell into the Dart at Dartmouth, the depth being 10 feet with a 3 to 4 knot tide. Turner, at great risk, plunged in and rescued him in an exhausted state.

On the 12^th July 1905, a girl accidentally fell into the sea from the breakwater at Westcliff, the depth being 10 feet. Unwin, at great risk, plunged in and rescued her.

On the 22^nd June 1905, Arthur Saunders fell from a small boat into the harbour at Lowestoft, there being a depth of 20 feet. Vallintine went in, and, at great risk, was successful in saving him.

On the 20^th August 1905, E.W.Chamberlain, while bathing in the sea at Barry Island, Bristol Channel, was carried away by the strong current. Vine, at great risk, swam out and after much difficulty landed him, but he died some hours later.

Testimonials on vellum to Burnays and Grant.

On the 9^th December 1904, the British India steamer Secundra was wrecked and sank near Galle, Ceylon, there being no time to get the boats out. Walden when in the water gave up his life-buoy to the fourth engineer, and also supported him for some time, when they were picked up by boats.

On the 3^rd February 1905, a naval stoker fell into the harbour at Kowloon, China, the night being dark and cold, a strong tide running, and the depth 25 feet. Walsh, at great risk, plunged in and succeeded in supporting him till further help came and they were got out.

On the 14^th June 1905, Private V.G.Pike, RMLI HMS Andromeda, while bathing in the harbour at Hong Kong was carried away by the tide. At great risk, Walters went in, but being clutched and dragged under was unable to rescue him, and he was drowned.

Ward, J.T. Gunner. See Hinds, G. Case 33830

On the 13^th July 1905, Private Lee, Somerset Light Infantry, got into difficulty while bathing 70 yards out at Whitsand Bay, the depth being 10 feet. Wasborough plunged in and was successful in saving him.

Certificate to White.

On the 13^th June 1905, a boat with four persons on board was capsized on the Ribble at Preston, there being a depth of eight to ten feet at the place. At great risk, Wells went in, and was able to save three of them, the fourth being drowned.

Whelan, J. See Colman, J. Case 33869

On the 8^th June 1905, Charles Wright, stoker HMS Speedy, in a fit of insanity, threw himself into the Medway at Sheerness, there being an ebb tide with a depth of 10 fathoms. At great risk, Wilson, Sedgwick and Cummings all went after him, and, in spite of his struggles, got him back to the ship.

On the 17^th August 1905, Driver J.Smart, RFA, was watering horses in the Waterval River, Transvaal, when he got out of his depth, fell from his horse, and sank several times. Wilson, at great risk, went in and was successful in bringing him out.

Testimonial on vellum to Cadwyan.

On the 1^st July 1905, Gunner Saunders RGA was bathing in the sea at Malta, and sank 50 yards from shore in 12 feet of water, having taken cramp. Wise swam out fully clothed, and, at great risk, dived and succeeded in saving him.

On the 10^th August 1905, W.J.Williams got into difficulty while bathing at Bermuda, the sea being rough, with a strong undercurrent. Wolff swam out and, at great risk, succeeded in bringing him to shore.

On the 1^st July 1905, a man fell into the sea from the pier at Kirkwall, Orkney. Wood, at great risk, jumped in, dislocating his arm in doing so, but he managed to hold the man till a rope was thrown, which he caught with his teeth and both were got out.

On the 23^rd March 1905, a Customs guard was thrown into the harbour at Pernambuco owing to the capsizing of a boat. Knowing the risk from the sharks which infest the harbour, Woodworth jumped in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.