Allen, F.J. Police Constable.  See Myers, H.J. Case 36517

On the 21^st July 1909, W.Anderson was washed overboard from a steam trawler some 50 miles off Montrose, the sea being rough at the time. Anderson jumped after him and succeeded in bringing him back to the ship, where he was got on board.

On the 8^th August 1909, Francis Yates, while bathing in 14 feet of water in the Plym at Plymouth, was seized with cramp. Mrs Andrews plunged in fully clothed and succeeded in bringing him to the bank.

Atkinson, R.O. Able Seaman.  See Vaughan-Jones, H. Case 37048

On the 14^th September 1909, a boy fell from the quay into the upper dock at Aberdeen, there being a depth of 14 feet. Bain, who only has one leg, jumped in and caught him, and a rope being got they were being pulled up when the rope broke and they both fell back into the dock. Again Bain caught him, and a stronger rope was used to pull them out.

On the 6^th November 1909, a boy fell into the Thames at Woolwich. Baker went in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of King,

On the 12^th March 1909, E.Francis went into the river Kannaut at Shahjahanpur, India, after a dog, and became entangled in the weeds in 10 feet of water. Barber went in to his help, but also got caught. Davies then went in and rescued Barber, Francis being drowned.

On the 19^th February 1909, P.Walsh, who was on a platform painting the side of the SS Lockwood, fell into the river at Huelva, Spain. Barlow plunged in and rescued him.

On the 31^st May 1909, three persons fell from a punt into the Mole at East Molesey, the depth at the place being 16 feet. Barns jumped in and succeeded in saving them one at a time.

On the 21^st March 1909, a youth fell into the sea from the landing stage at Margate and was carried out 100 yards by the tide. Barrett swam out and managed to bring him back to the stage.

Testimonial on vellum to Monks.

On the 2^nd January 1909, a man named Richards was accidentally knocked into the Thames at London Bridge, the depth being 15 feet and the weather cold. Berry plunged in and supported him till they were picked up by a police boat.

On the 11^th October 1909, a man, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself into the Mersey at Liverpool. Booth jumped in from the launch and was successful in saving him.

On the 21^st October 1908, Charles Ines fell from a lighter into the Medway at Hoo Ness, there being a depth of 15 feet and strong tide. Booty plunged in and was successful in saving him

On the 9^th September 1909, a man fell overboard from HMS Talbot at Portland. Bowhey at once plunged in and caught him and he was got on board in an unconscious state.

On the 21^st August 1908, a man accidentally fell into the harbour at Auckland, New Zealand, the depth being 15 feet and the night dark and cold. Brooke jumped in and rescued him in a semi-conscious state.

On the 22^nd July 1909, P.L.Vincer accidentally fell overboard from HMS Indomitable off Southend, there being a heavy sea at the time. Buckingham and Smith went after him and kept him afloat till they were picked up, but he did not recover.

Bugeja, Salvatore. Labourer.  See Spiteri, G. Case 36803

On the 4^th April 1909, David L.Fleming was thrown overboard from a boat in Delagoa Bay owing to it being struck by a wave, there being extreme danger from sharks. Byerley at once jumped from the boat and supported him till they were picked up.

On the 9^th November 1908, a man fell into the Lee at Cork, there being a depth of 40 feet at the time. Byrne plunged in and caught him, both being pulled up by a rope.

Testimonial on vellum to Lieut.-Col. Samut

On the 17^th June 1909, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the Lea at Tottenham, there being a depth of 12 feet at the place. Cameron jumped in and was successful in saving her.

On the 17^th June 1909, a woman accidentally fell into the Tyne at North Shields, there being a depth of 20 feet with a moderate stream running. Cameron, who has a wooden leg, went in and succeeded in saving her.

Testimonial on vellum to Wildgoose.

On the 16^th August 1909, a lad fell into the Lea at Clapton, the depth being 10 feet and no means of getting out, the bank being walled. Choat plunged in fully clothed and held him till further help came and they were got out.

On the 14^th February 1909, a woman and child fell into the river at Welteverden, Batavia, and were carried away by the current. Clarke plunged in and caught them and they were got out with a rope.

On the 1^st July 1909, a soldier of the Hampshire Regiment was bathing at Magilligan Port, Londonderry, and was carried out 70 yards the sea being rough. Connellan swam out and succeeded in bringing him to shore.

On the 15^th March 1909, an old man, aged 75, walked over the pier into the harbour at Kirkwall, the night being dark. Cooper sprang in and kept him afloat till they were picked up.

On the 15^th August 1909, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the Surrey Canal, Camberwell. Cornell jumped in and succeeded in bringing her out.

On the 8^th February 1909, George Waller, in a fit of insanity, threw himself into the Stour at Cattawade near Ipswich. Cox went in and rescued him.

On the 20^th October 1909, G.W.Taylor, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself into the Thames near Charing Cross, there being a strong ebb tide and the depth 12 feet. Crone, who was passing, at once plunged in and held him till they were picked up by a police boat.

Davies, T. Rifleman 2^nd Battalion Rifle Brigade.  See Barber, A.W. Case 36629

On the 31^st May 1909, a man, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself into the Thames from the Victoria Embankment, the night being dark and the tide running fast. Deane and Green plunged in and between them succeeded in saving him.

On the 19^th April 1909, R.Brown, A.B.,fell overboard from HMS Invincible in Scapa Flow, Orkney, the sea being rough at the time. Denison, Reynolds and O’Rourke at great risk endeavoured to save him, but failed.

Testimonial on vellum to Coatsworth.

On the 26^th January 1909, two youths fell through the ice on the old river at Preston, there being a depth of 8 feet and the weather cold and foggy. Duckett crawled to the edge of the hole and caught one of them, when the ice again broke and he only got out with difficulty, both the youths being drowned.

On the 10^th January 1909, E.Downes accidentally fell into the dock at Hull, the night being dark and cold and the depth 28 feet. Earles plunged in and caught him, and they were got out with a rope.

On the 22^nd May 1909, Henry Marr fell into the river at Aberdeen, and the tide carried him up the sewer which enters the river at that place. Farquhar jumped in, and, swimming up the sewer, caught him and brought him back to the river and then landed him.

On the 14^th November 1909, W.Goers, in going on board his vessel, fell into the river at Teignmouth, the depth being 10 feet and the tide running strong. Fernandez jumped in and succeeded in saving him.

Flisher, Frederick. Able Seaman.    See Hubbard, R.L.F. Case 37137

On the 16^th October 1908, a man fell into the Ayensu river, Kwangako, West Africa, and was being quickly carried towards the rapids some 250 yards lower down. Fulani plunged in and rescued him some 50 yards above the rapids.

On the 11^th October 1909, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the Wellington Dock at Dover, the depth being 15 feet. Gaff plunged in and swam with her to a barge, where she was pulled out with ropes.

See Silver Medal to William Jones Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 120.

On the 3^rd November 1908, John Comb fell from the quay into the Tyne at North Shields, the depth being 9 feet and the night dark and cold. Gilbertson jumped in and caught him, and they were towed to a landing.

On the 17^th April 1909, two women were thrown into the harbour at Malta by the capsizing of a boat, and a man who could not swim went in to the their help but also got into difficulty. Grech plunged in and was successful in saving all three.

On the 6^th January1909, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the Prince’s Dock at Hull, the depth being 17 feet. Green ran to the place, and plunging in kept her afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 25^th March 1908, Sergeant Bride of the 1^st Royal Munster Fusiliers, fell into the Cabul river, India, the current being very strong and the night dark. Green plunged in, fully clothed, and succeeded in landing him.

On the 27^th February 1909, Private Bell RMLI, fell into the harbour at Queenstown. Hammond plunged in fully clothed and rescued him.

On the 19^th July 1909, a man fell overboard from HMS Skirmisher in the Thames at Rotherhithe, there being a depth of 30 feet and a strong tide running. Harris jumped in and held him till they were picked up.

Testimonial on vellum to Shaw.

On the 1^st January 1909, a man named Butler, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself into the Liffey at Dublin, there being a depth of 12 feet at the time. Hennessey plunged in and succeeded in saving him.

On the 23^rd May 1909, J.Lanyon accidentally fell overboard from HMS Caesar in the Medway at Sheerness, there being a strong tide running. Higgins jumped after him and kept him afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

See Silver Medal to Lieut. F.H.Hallowes Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 122.

On the 19^th July 1909, a girl accidentally fell down a well at Lagos, the depth being 25 feet, with 4 feet 10 inches of water at the bottom. Jayede jumped down and supported her till they were got out with ropes.

On the 18^th August 1909, J.Wilkins fell overboard from a tug at the entrance lock of Barry Dock, Cardiff, there being a depth of 22 feet and all the sluices open. Jeffreys jumped in and succeeded in getting him back to the tug.

On the 22^nd September 1909, James White fell into the dock at Cardiff between the ship and the quay. At the risk of being crushed by the vessel closing up to the quay wall Johns went down and succeeded in saving him.

Joughin, Theodore. Petty Officer.    See Hubbard, R.L.F. Case 37137

On the 31^st December 1908, a boy accidentally fell into the canal at Radcliffe, the depth being 7 feet and the banks high above the water. Kay plunged in, and with much difficulty succeeded in saving him.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Crohan.

On the 31^st January 1909, a man fell from a barge into the St Katherine Dock, London, the depth being 20 feet and the night dark. Kelso plunged in and rescued him.

On the 29^th December 1908, W.Cosway, in attempting to go on board his vessel at Sandwich, fell into the harbour, there being a five-knot tide and the weather cold and frosty. Kirby plunged in and succeeded in landing him, but he did not recover.

On the 28^th August 1909, two men were crossing the Berg river at Paarl, Cape Colony, when the boat sank. One of the men tried to re-cross the river, which is 100 yards wide and 8 feet deep, with a strong stream, and became exhausted. His companion, Kohler, went to his assistance but was unable to rescue him.

On the 24^th February 1909, a man going on board his ship fell into Debnam’s Dock at Deptford, the depth being 14 feet and the night cold and frosty. Lambert jumped in and succeeded in getting him out.

On the 22^nd October 1909, F.W.Barnes tripped over a mooring rope and fell into the floating harbour at Bristol, the depth being 20 feet. Lane plunged in from a boat and supported him till they were picked up.

On the 24^th October 1909, W.H.Brown, in trying to recover an oar, fell from a boat into the Tyne at South Shields, there being a depth of 30 feet and a strong current running. Lesbat, who had an injured hand, jumped in from his ship but failed to reach him before he sank.

On the 12^th November 1908, Mrs A.E.Liversage, in trying to save two girls who were drowning in the Kenira river, East Griqualand, South Africa, got into deep water. Her daughter Heloise went to her help and succeeded in saving her.

On the 29^th May 1909, a Spanish boy accidentally fell into the river at Seville, the depth being 20 feet, with a strong current. Macdonald plunged in and rescued him.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of McColl.

And pecuniary.

On the 26^th December 1908, a boat with two men on board capsized off the harbour at Karachi, India. One of the men was unable to swim, and his companion, Mahomed, supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 28^th August 1909, a girl fell into the Lea at Blackwall, there being a depth of 6 feet with a strong tide. Manning went in fully clothed and rescued her.

On the 26^th January 1909, W.Bowen fell through the ice on a pond at Dowlais, there being 12 feet of water and 20 yards from the side. Marriott went out on the ice, which again gave way, but he managed to reach Bowen and get him out alive, but he died shortly after.

On the 28^th January 1909, H.N.Sahgal, a medical student, was thrown into the Ganges Canal at Roorkee, India, through the sinking of a boat. Mattocks, who was cycling past, at once plunged in and succeeded in saving him.

On the 16^th November 1908, Corporal Howard and Private Sice, of the South Lancashire Regt., were bathing in a pond at Kashipur, India, when they became entangled in the weeds. McIntee swam out and was successful in saving both.

On the 3^rd February 1909, a man, on going aboard his ship, fell into the harbour at Hong-Kong, there being a strong tide running at the time. McLavy plunged in and supported him till they were picked up.

On the 11^th September 1909, Daniel Field fell into the Lee at Cork and was carried out 30 yards, the depth being 16 feet. Mintern plunged in fully clothed and succeeded in saving him.

On the 3^rd November 1908, a boy was thrown into a well at Bijapur, India, the depth being 25 feet with 10 feet of water in it. Mohadin jumped in and kept him up till ropes were got and they were pulled out.

On the 25^th July 1909, a stoker fell overboard from HMS Hampshire off Spithead, the night being dark and the tide strong. Moore and Pratt went after him, but were unable to rescue him.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of J.Murphy.

On the 31^st January 1909, a boy fell through the ice on Miller’s Pond at Sholing, there being a depth of 8 feet and 40 yards from the side. Myers and Allen both crawled out on the ice, which again gave way, and they were got out with ropes, the boy being drowned.

Neilson, Isaac.  Bronze Clasp See Parkin, F.H. Case 36499

On the 17^th June 1909, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the Tyne at Wallsend, there being a depth of 14 feet with a strong stream running. Neubauer plunged in and succeeded in bringing her to the side.

On the 9^th March 1909, A.Rhoades fell overboard from HMS Powerful at Hobart, Australia, the weather being very cold. Newill and Smith jumped from the ship and kept him afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 3^rd February 1909, A.E.Williams fell overboard from the Alaricty at sea near Hong-Kong. Norris jumped in with a buoy and supported him until they were picked up.

O’Rourke, E. Able Seaman.  See Denison, E.W. Case 36588

Oliver, Leonard W. M.R.C.S.  See Percey, J. Case 36825

On the 1^st May 1909, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the canal lock at Manchester, the depth being 25 feet. Parker went in, and in spite of her struggles rescued her.

On the 24^th December 1908, a man fell into the Tyne at Wallsend, the depth being 30 feet with a strong ebb tide and the night dark.. Parkin and Neilson both went in, and between them succeeded in saving him.

See Silver Medal to Percy R Lee Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 122.

On the 7^th August 1909, F.Cassidy fell into the Regent’s Canal, Camden Town, the depth being over 6 feet and the water very foul. Payne plunged in from the opposite side, swam across, and rescued him.

On the 14^th September 1909, J.Bensley fell overboard from a steam trawler at sea off Yarmouth. Pembroke jumped after him, but was unable to reach him before he sank.

On the 31^st July 1909, a man named Warren entered a cess-pit for the purpose of cleaning it at Ropley, Hants., and was struck down by foul gas. William Bone went in to his help, but was also overcome. Percey and Oliver then went in and got them out, but Warren did not recover.

On the 28^th June 1909, Ethel Hayward accidentally fell into the Thames at Bell Wharf Stairs, Shadwell, there being a depth of 16 feet with a very strong tide running. Pinion plunged in fully clothed and was able to rescue her.

On the 27^th August 1909, Kendrick Hughes fell into the Dee at Llangollen, there being a strong under-current and the depth 11 to 12 feet. Powell went in and succeeded in saving him.

Pratt, S.H. Able Seaman.    See Moore, H.R.G. Case 36818

On the 3^rd January 1909, Private T.Newbown, of the East Yorks regiment, was washing in the Wetwin river, Burma, and got into deep water. Prime went in, and after diving got him out, but he did not recover.

On the 17^th August 1909, W.Burns accidentally fell into the Empress Dock, Southampton, the depth being 37 feet. Reed jumped in from a ship and succeeded in saving him.

Reynolds, C.G.R. Petty Officer.  See Denison, E.W. Case 36588

On the 11^th August 1909, a lad fell into the Cumberland Basin at Bristol, there being a depth of 20 feet and a strong rush of water from the sluices. Richards plunged in and was successful in saving him.

On the 17^th September 1909, a lad was fishing from the rocks at Tenby and fell into the sea, there being no means of landing at the place. Richards plunged in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 18^th May 1909, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the Thames at Temple Pier. Richardson plunged in and succeeded in bringing her to the steps and landing her.

"In Memoriam" to relatives of Armstrong.

Robertson, J.    See Wilson, D. Case 36958

On the 12^th August 1909, David Turner fell into the river at Ayr, there being a depth of 16 feet. Robertson plunged in from the quay and rescued him.

On the 13^th June 1909, George Shepherd fell into the Thames at Long Ditton and sank in 18 feet of water. Saint went in and dived many times but failed to find him.

On the 9^th August 1909, John Luke was bathing in the Browney river at Littleburn and sank in 10 feet of water. Saville dived in where the bubbles were rising and succeeded in saving him.

On the 10^th August 1909, a boy fell into the Regent’s Canal at Hackney and sank in 10 feet of water. Sayer jumped in from a height of 14 feet, and, after diving, succeeded in saving him.

On the 17^th October 1909, Thomas Hughes, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself into the canal at Handley. Seabridge went in, and after a hard struggle with the man, who resisted violently, got him out.

On the 20^th April 1909, a sepoy fell into the river at Shwebo, Burma, there being a depth of 7 feet with a muddy bottom. Shah went in, and diving, got him out, but he did not recover.

On the 10^th March 1909, a man accidentally fell into the dock at Swansea, there being a depth of 22 feet. Shannon plunged in fully clothed and supported him till further help came and they were got out.

On the 15^th April 1909, a boy while fishing from a boom fell into False Creek, Vancouver, the depth being 15 feet and icy cold. Sharp plunged in and succeeded in saving him.

On the 27^th October 1907, a Chinese quartermaster fell overboard from the same vessel into the Ta Kaing river, China. Shearer jumped after him and kept him afloat for half an hour, when they were picked up by a boat.

On the 24^th August 1909, J.J.O’Neill, while bathing in the sea at Rosminna, got into deep water and sank. Dr. Sheridan swam out, and diving, found him and brought him ashore.

On the 14^th April 1909, a man, in a fit of insanity, threw himself into a well at Meerut, India, there being 12 feet of water in it at the time. Singh went down, and after a hard struggle rescued him.

Singh, Maksudan.  See Zardad Case 36516

On the 27^th July 1909, Jane Watson accidentally fell into the harbour at Cromarty, the depth being 10 feet, with a strong tide and the night getting dark. Skinner jumped in fully clothed and succeeded in saving her.

On the 2^nd April 1909, a child fell into the Wensum at Norwich, there being a depth of 8 feet with a strong stream. Skipper plunged in and kept him afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

Smith, A.C.E.    See Buckingham, T.F. Case 36817

On the 24^th August 1909, J.Lawrie accidentally fell into the harbour at Pettycur, Fife, there being a depth of 12 feet and a strong tide running. Smith jumped in fully clothed and succeeded in saving him.

Smith, Oscar.    See Newill, R. Case 36591

See Silver Medal to R.Schembri Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 121.

On the 9^th August 1909, a man, in an attempt at suicide, threw himself into the canal at Leicester. Stafford plunged in and was able to rescue him.

On the 18^th July 1909, a boat with seven men on board became water-logged in the Firth of Tay. One of the men, a cripple, was three times washed away from the boat and as often brought back by Stewart, and they were afterwards picked up by a passing steamer.

On the 10^th July 1909, D.Hurley fell through an opening in the pier into 12 feet of water at Bantry, the sea being rough at the time. Sturt jumped in and was successful in saving him.

On the 20^th July 1909, a boy accidentally fell into the Tees at Middlesborough, there being a depth of 20 feet at the time. Sullivan plunged in and succeeded in saving him.

On the 28^th July 1909, a lunatic who had escaped from his keeper threw himself into the harbour at Boston, USA. Taylor plunged overboard and succeeded in rescuing him.

On the 4^th July 1909, a boy fell into the Thames at Chelsea, the depth being 12 feet with strong cross-currents running. Taylor plunged in and was able to swim with him to a disused pier, to which he held till a boat picked them up.

On the 15^th August 1909, W.Dean, while bathing in the Trent at Beeston, was carried out into 14 feet of water, the place being very dangerous. Tebutt went in, and, after a hard struggle, rescued him.

Testimonial on vellum to Wakeling.

See Silver Medal to Cmdr. E.A.Taylor Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 121.

Testimonials on vellum to McLauchlan and Gowenlock.

Umra.    See Zardad Case 36516

On the 4^th September 1909, a boat was swamped on the Thames at Barnes, throwing two men into the water, which was about 20 feet deep at that point. Vango went in and supported one man till a boat came, the other man being drowned.

On the 15^th July 1909, Lieut.F.F.Ormonde fell overboard from submarine C15 off the Shipwash Light. Vaughan-Jones and Atkinson jumped in and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

On the 4^th March 1909, a girl fell through the ice on a pond at Egham where the depth of water was 10 feet. Ward went out on the ice, which again broke, but he caught the girl and they were got out with a rope.

On the 28^th September 1909, a man fell overboard from HMS Bellerophon at Cromerty, the sea being rather rough with a 3-knot tide running. Wilkins jumped in and supported him till they were picked up about 100 yards from the ship.

On the 31^st August 1909, R.Haldane fell from the quay into the sea at Newhaven, the depth being 18 feet and very rough. Wilson and Robertson jumped in and between them managed to rescue him.

On the 11^th February 1909, the fishing-boat Triumph was dashed on the rocks at the entrance to Anstruther harbour, there being a heavy sea running. Wilson took a line and succeeded in swimming to shore with it, and his four companions were thus enabled to reach land.

On the 28^th November 1908, a woman, in an attempt at suicide, threw herself into the Witham at Boston, the depth being 9 feet and the night dark and cold. Wombwell jumped in, and with much difficulty was able to support her till further help came and they were got out.

On the 20^th August 1908, a syce, while swimming horses in the Kalpani river at Mardan, India, got into difficulty in 14 feet of water. Zardad, Singh and Umra all went in, and between them succeeded in saving the man.