ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY BRONZE MEDALS CITATIONS
TAKEN FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1916  
Compiled by Peter Helmore

Adams, W.A.  Petty Officer RNR.  Case 42468 On the 2nd April 1916, a trawler was blown up at sea, and Adams supported one of the crew named Tuplin until they were picked up by a boat.

Ali, Nadir.  Sepoy.  See Edwards, C.W.   Case 42378

Alidu,  Watchman.  Case 42248 On the 14th August 1915, Douglas Brough accidentally fell from the wharf into the Warri River in Southern Nigeria. Alidu jumped in, but in the darkness failed to find him.

Allman, A.C.  Lieut. RNR.  Case 42662 On the 15th May 1916, a man named Butler fell overboard from a trawler off the Island of Tiree. There was a confused sea, and the small boat on board was disabled. Allman jumped after him but failed to reach him before he sank.

Anderson, James.  Piermaster.  Case 42744 On the 30th May 1916, a woman accidentally fell from the bank into the Clyde at Govan, the depth being over 30 feet and the water foul. Anderson at once jumped in and rescued her in an unconscious state.

Annis, J.  Gunner RFA.  Case 42769 Khan, Manaha.  Driver RFA. On the 2nd July 1916, a man was thrown into the river Tigris owing to his horse slipping when being watered, the depth being 15 feet, with a strong stream. Annis and Khan jumped in but failed to find him.

Archer, Herbert.  Police Constable.  Case 42351 On the 22nd March 1916, a youth accidentally fell into a caisson at Rosyth, the depth of water being 27 feet. Archer jumped in and caught him, and both were then got out with a rope.

Argent, Horace G.  Leading Seaman RN.  Case 43042 On the 15th November 1916, an Italian seaman was thrown into 30 feet of water by the capsizing of a lighter. Argent jumped in and caught him and they were then pulled out.

Aspinall, Algernon E.  Case 42373 On the 22nd April 1916, an old man of 77 threw himself into the Thames at Temple Steps. Aspinall jumped in and brought him out, but he did not recover.

Bastain, J.S.  2nd Officer HMS Trevethoe.  Case 42247 On the 9th December 1915, a man of the ASC fell overboard from a transport at Salonika. Bastain jumped in, but was unable to effect the rescue and the man was drowned.

Beamish, Henry.  Case 42327 On the 7th January 1916, a man accidentally fell into the Granville Dock at Dover, the depth being 13 feet and the night very dark. Beamish jumped in and kept him afloat till they were got out with a rope.

Belton, Frederick J.  Seaman RNR.  Case 42467 On the 18th May 1916, a man was thrown into the sea in the Channel by the capsizing of a boat. Belton jumped overboard from his ship and supported him till they were picked up.

Bence, Alfred.  Police Constable.  Case 42967 On the 11th October 1916, a woman threw herself into the Thames at Chelsea and was carried out 20 yards from the side. In full uniform, Bence jumped in and got her to the side, but she did not recover.

Benson, Cyril H.G.  Lieut. Commander.  Case 42240 On the 1st November 1915, owing to an accident when hoisting a boat, six men belonging to HMS Essex were thrown into the sea. Benson jumped in an assisted in getting all the men on board.

Berryman, E.R.P.  Captain Garhawl Rifles.  Case 42438 On the 30th December 1915, the SS Persia was torpedoed and sunk off the Island of Crete, many of the passengers being thrown into the sea. One of these, a French lady, was becoming exhausted when Berryman, who was also in the water, assisted in keeping her afloat till they were picked up by a boat.

Birks, Thomas.  Case 42262 On the 11th August 1915, a man, when going on board his vessel in the Tyne at Hebburn, fell in between the vessel and the quay, where he sank under a boat. Birks jumped in, and diving found him and brought him up, after which he was pulled out.

Blackburn, S.N.  Sub-Lieut.  Case 42317 Tyrrel, Frederick.  Cook's Mate. On the 31st January 1916, H C Ham, A.B., fell from the quay at Parkeston in a dangerous position between his ship and the quay, the night being very dark. Blackburn and Tyrrel at once went in and with the help of a lifebuoy got him out.

Blower, W.T.  Police Constable.  Case 42263 On the 21st January 1916, a woman threw herself from the Suspension Bridge into the Clyde at Glasgow, the night being dark and the river in flood. Blower swam out from the bank and succeeded in saving her.

Booth, Arthur C.  Customs Officer. Bronze Clasp  Case 42945 On the 9th September 1916, a boy was washed from the slope of the pier into the Humber at Hull and was carried out about 20 yards. Booth plunged in and rescued him.

Bott, Florence Alice.  Case 42432 On the 22nd May 1916, a child fell down a well at Badsey, near Evesham, the depth being 18 feet with 11 feet of water in it. Bott jumped in and managed to get the child out and then got out herself.

Bradford, James.  Deckhand on a dredger.  Case 42212 On the 3rd November 1915, a man accidentally fell into the dock at Grimsby, the depth being 20 feet and the night dark. Bradford jumped in and supported him until they were picked up.

Braird, L.E.  Lieut. R.I.M.  Case 42422 On the 8th November 1915, a man named Barker in trying to swim ashore from a boat at Diamond Island, India, got into difficulty in the choppy sea. Braird, who was in front of him, turned back and kept him afloat till they were picked up.

Brown, John.  2nd Lieut. Royal Irish Rifles.  Case 42905 On the 8th September 1916, a boy fell from the bridge a height of 30 feet into the Lagan at Belfast. Brown jumped from the bridge and was successful in saving him.

Bryce, W.  Private Devon Regt.  See Vosper, J.  Case 42625

Bult, F.  Major Military Magistrate.  Case 42994 On the 29th July 1916, a man while bathing in the sea at Swakopmund, got into difficulty and was unable to regain the shore. Bult swam out to him and eventually brought him to land.

Burke, R.W.  Capt. Connaught Rangers.  See Morgan, F.W.E.  Case 42740

Burnham, Percy.  Case 42252 On the 7th January 1916, went to the rescue of a man in a well at Kibworth in Leicestershire.  See Silver Medal to George Oldershaw Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 135.

Butler, R.H.  Corporal.  Case 42418 On the 1st May 1916, Pte C Reynolds, Norfolk Regt., fell into the river Somme, in France, the night being dark and the water deep. Butler plunged in, but after diving failed to find him, and he was drowned.

Catley, W.   See Thomas, M.  Case 42241

Chambers, Harry.  Steward.  Case 42804 On the 28th August 1916, a woman accidentally fell from a steamer in the Solent, the depth being 6 fathoms, with an ebb tide. Chambers, on the steamer, at once jumped after her, but failed to reach her before she sank.

Chambers, P.  Lance-Corpl. Hampshire Regiment.  Case 42976 On the 5th June 1916, a man of the Highland Light Infantry got into difficulty while bathing in the Shatt-el-Arab at Basra and was carried out 30 yards by the current. Chambers went in fully clothed and succeeded in saving him.

Clarke, H.C.C.  Lieut.  Case 42760 On the 8th August 1916, a seaman fell overboard from his ship at sea off the Spurn Light, there being a moderate swell at the time. Clarke jumped in after him but failed to reach him before he sank.

Coke, L.W.  Lieut. the Hon. RN.  Case 42930 On the 18th September 1916, two men were accidentally thrown into the Medway at Sheerness and were carried out 80 to 100 yards by the tide. Coke went in from his ship and succeeded in saving one of them, the other being drowned.

Cook, Charles.  Police Constable.  Case 42364 On the 2nd April 1916, a man and a woman were in a boat which was capsized on the Lea at Clapton, the depth being 15 feet. Cook swam out and kept both afloat until a boat reached them.

Cox, John.   Case 42952 On the 15th October 1916, a boy accidentally fell into the harbour at Leith and was being carried away by the current. Percy Cadman went in to his help but got into difficulty and lost his life. Cox then went in but failed to find him.

Croucher, H.G.   Case 42522 On the 21st April 1916, two children got into a position of great danger at the top of the quarry at Aberavon. Croucher, Howell Harris, and Idwal T. Rees went to their help and eventually succeeded in saving them. Testimonials on vellum to Harris and Rees.

Dalawal,  Bugler 33 Punjab Infantry.  Case 42318 On the 21st February 1916, Sepoy Abdul fell overboard from his ship in the harbour at Suez, Dalawal at once jumped in and caught him and they were then got on board.

Daniel, Thomas.   See Meredith, D.  Case 42233

Dart, H.B.  Lieut. R.N.C.V.R.  Case 42405 On the 10th February 1916, a man named Taylor fell into the dock at Halifax the depth being 20 feet and the water-level 10 feet below the quay. Dart jumped in and caught him and they were got out with a rope.

Davies, C.  Corporal.  Case 42366 Jones, F.  Private. On the 7th April 1916, a man accidentally fell into the Dock at Calais the depth being over 15 feet and the night dark. Davies and Jones jumped in and got him to the side where he was pulled out with a rope.

Davies, Griffith.   See Meredith, D.  Case 42233

De, Nital Chand.  Case 42937 On the 3rd June 1916, a boy got into deep water in the Hooghly River, India. Kangali Charan De went into his help, but was unable to save him. Nital Chand De then went in and succeeded in bringing him out. Testimonial on vellum to Kangali Charan De.

Delap, G.G.  Lieut-Col. RAMC.  Case 42741 On the 23rd June 1916, a naval stoker fell into the Shatt-el-Arab at Basra when trying to board a boat at the pier. Delap jumped in fully clothed and succeeded in saving him.

Devlin, Rupert R.  Mate HMS P11.  Case 42463 On the 20th May 1916, a naval stoker fell into No.3 Basin, Chatham Dockyard, the depth being 40 feet and the night dark. Devlin jumped in and caught him, and they were got out with a rope.

Dicks, J.R.  Sub-Lieut. RNR.  See Seddall, H.V.  Case 43005

Dockett, F.  Private RMLI.  See Woolrych, H.C.  Case 42279

Donovan, J.B.  Pilot.  Case 42966 On the 6th August 1916, a woman in trying to board a boat from a steamer fell into the Demerara River at Dora, where she was carried under the vessel. Donovan at once plunged in and diving brought her up and she was taken on board.

Duffy, George.  Gunner Canadian Artillery.  Case 43016 On the 20th October 1916, a man of the C.F.A. was unhorsed on watering parade at Aveluy, France, and sank in deep water. Duffy dived in twice, but failed to release him from some barbed wire at the bottom, and he was drowned.

Dunbar, Herman.  Sailor.  Case 42849 On the 5th June 1916, a girl fell overboard from a steamer in the river at Georgetown, Demerara, the depth being 17 feet and a danger from sharks. Dunbar jumped in from his ship and succeeded in saving her.

Eagling, E.  Private Connaught Rangers.  Case 42832 Singh, Ratipal.  Lance Naik 11th Rajputs. On the 11th June 1916, two men were thrown into the Tigris by the capsizing of a boat, the depth being 18 feet and the current strong. Eagling and Singh swam out from the bank and succeeded in saving them.

Easdale, H.  Private Royal Scots Fusiliers.  Case 42515 On the 6th June 1916, a boy fell into the Leven at Renton and was being carried away by the current. Easdale, who has lost a leg, went in and with difficulty brought him out.

Eden, Thomas.  Case 42678 On the 1st July 1916, rescuing trapped men at Long Lane Colliery, Ashton-in-Makerfield.  See Silver Medal to Martin Rowley Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 135.

Edwards, C.W.  Private.  Case 42378 Ali, Nadir.  Sepoy. On the 19th March 1916, two men when bathing in the harbour at Kilandini, East Africa, where swept out a quarter of a mile by the current. Edwards swam out and brought one man in, and then with Ali went out and kept the other afloat till a boat reached them.

Edwards, Claud.  Actor.  Case 42845 On the 9th August 1916, a young woman while bathing in the sea at Haverigg took cramp about 200 yards from shore. Edwards swam out and brought her to shore in an unconscious state.

Ellery, Thomas.  Private.  Case 42566 On the 12th March 1916, Pte. Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, fell overboard from a steamer into the river Tigris. Thomas at once jumped in and was successful in saving him.

Ellwood, Frank.  Apprentice SS Calliope.  Case 42589 On the 6th March 1916, a soldier accidentally fell into the harbour at Townsville, Queensland. Ellwood jumped in and supported him till they were got out with a rope.

Erskine, J.S.  Engineer Sub-Lieut.  See Noel, M.W.  Case 42270

Flynn, Michael.  Leading Seaman RN.  Case 42369 On the 5th February 1916, a man accidentally fell from the wharf into the Tyne at Wallsend in a dangerous position between a vessel and the quay. Flynn jumped in and kept him afloat until they were got out with ropes.

Foy, Thomas.  Seaman RNR.  Case 42971 On the 10th October 1916, a man in trying to board his ship from a boat fell into the sea at Ardrossan. Foy went to his help and kept him afloat till a boat reached them, but the man did not recover.

Freeman-Mitford, B.T.C.O.  Commander the Hon.  Case 42954 On the 17th October 1916, a man accidentally fell overboard from HMS Weymouth at sea. Freeman-Mitford went after him and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

Galvin, John.   Case 42479 On the 9th April 1916, two girls were thrown into the lake at Killorglin owing to the sinking of a canoe. James O'Reilly, who was also in the canoe, managed to keep both above water until Galvin swam out and succeeded in taking them to land. Testimonial on vellum to O'Reilly.

Gilbert, Thomas S.  Harbour Engineer.  Case 42313 On the 24th January 1916, owing to the sudden listing of a launch, a man named Cassan was thrown into the Laggan at Belfast, the depth being about 20 feet. Gilbert jumped in and succeeded in swimming with him to land.

Gouch, Charles.  Boy Scout.  Case 42474 On the 9th April 1916, a man fell overboard from a boat in Portsmouth Harbour about 100 yards from the Gosport side. Gouch swam out, and getting into the boat pulled the man on board.

Gough, Edwin A.   Case 42955 On the 30th August 1916, a lady got into difficulty while bathing at Croyde Bay, Devon, the current being very strong. H A Tinker and Edward Thorne went in to help, but got into difficulty and both were drowned. Gough then went in and succeeded in saving her. "In Memoriams" to relatives of Tinker and Thorne.

Gray,   Case 42358 On the 14th March 1916, two men named Wright and Gray were in a boat which was capsized in the Suez Canal. Gray got on board a lighter and then jumped in to help Wright who was holding on to the tow-rope but failed to reach him, and was picked up by a native boat.

Gretton, G.F.  Captain Hariana Lancers.  Case 42221 On the 15th September 1915, two women, in order to avoid meeting the soldiers, went into the Tigris, in Mesopotamia, and were swept away. Gretton went in and brought them out one at a time.

Griffiths, Harry.   See McCarthy  Case 42376

Guy, Wilfred C.  Customs Officer.  Case 42840 On the 17th August 1916, a man in trying to land from a boat fell into the Thames at Butler's Wharf, near the Tower Bridge. Guy jumped in and held him till a rope was thrown and they were got into a boat.

Hall, George.  Private Hampshire Regt.  Case 42991 On the 6th August 1916, a woman accidentally fell overboard from her punt in the Cherwell at Oxford. Hall, who was suffering from wounds, jumped in and rescued her.

Hamed, Osman.   Case 42614 On the 29th April 1916, R J Rice in trying to clear a boat from the gangway of a transport fell into the Tigris at Busra (sic.). Hamed jumped in and kept him afloat till they were picked up eight minutes later.

Hancock, Frederick.  Police Constable.  Case 42984 On the 21st October 1916, a man in the intense darkness fell into the canal at Enfield Lock, the depth being 30 feet. Hancock jumped in and caught him, but when got out he did not recover.

Harton, Arthur H.E.  Naval Stoker.  Case 42353 On the 29th January 1916, a seaman was  Seen in difficulties in the water near his ship which was on fire from an explosion. Harton jumped in from a raft 50 yards away and caught him, but the oil on the water took fire and he had to let go in order to save himself, the man being drowned.

Hately, J.A.  Lieut. Northumberland Fusiliers.  Case 42409 On the 11th January 1916, a man was accidentally knocked into the dock at Havre, the night being very dark. Hately jumped in and held him till they were got out with a lifebuoy.

Haughton, E.J.H.  Capt. 105 Mahratta L.I.   Case 42564 On the 26th May 1916, a man of the Gurkha Rifles in trying to land from a transport fell into the Shatt-el-Arab. Haughton jumped in and kept him afloat till they were got on board.

Hayden, L.  A.B.  See Hendry, J.  Case 42483

Hayward, H.R.  Private Australian Imperial Force.  Case 42725 On the 22nd August 1916, a boy fell into the Thames from the steps at the end of Westminster Bridge and was carried out some 20 yards. Hayward swam out but failed to find him and was himself picked up by a boat.

Heath, Walter E.  Surgeon-Probationer RNVR.  Case 42259 On the 21st December 1915, a sailor fell overboard from a small boat in the Boat Basin, Devonport, the depth being 30 feet, with a 3-knot tide. Heath swam out and getting into the boat pulled the man on board.

Hendry, John.  A.B.  Case 42483 Hayden, L.  A.B. On the 1st April 1916, a boat capsized at Port Mudros, throwing the crew into the sea, which was rough. Hendry and Hayden jumped in from their ship, but the survivors were picked up by a boat before the men could reach them.

Hewitt, E.L.  Lieut. West African Regt.  Case 42702 On the 23rd April 1916, a man was swept away while trying to cross the Barbador River, Sierra Leone, and was carried out about 70 yards. Hewitt swam out and was successful in saving him.

Hickey, Cornelius C.  M.R.C.S.  Case 42765 On the 1st September 1916, a man and a woman were in difficulty in the sea at Kilkee, the woman being about 50 yards and the man about 30 yards out. Hickey swam out and brought the woman in, and again going out he rescued the man.

Hobbs, F.  Private.  Case 42420 On the 19th January 1916, Pte Doherty, Connaught Rangers, fell into the Waddi Nullah on the river Tigris, and was being carried away by the swift current. Hobbs jumped in and succeeded in saving him.

Hollingsworth, W.H.  Chief Petty Officer.  Case 42440 On the 7th April 1916, a seaman fell overboard from HMS Astraea, in the Cameroon River, West Africa, the night being dark and the current strong. Hollingsworth jumped in and got him to a buoy and they were picked up ten minutes after.

Holt, Charles E.  RNR.  Case 43004 On the 27th August 1916, a vessel was blown up by a mine at sea, the crew being thrown into the water. One of these named Eagle, was unable to swim, and Holt, with the help of some wreckage, kept him afloat till they were picked up.

Horne, John G.  Captain.  Case 42316 Wray, David.  Private. On the 26th November 1915, a rowing boat struck a rock, filled and sank about 80 yards from shore at Mudros, throwing its occupant, Patrick Kilty, into the heavy sea running. Horne and Wray swam out, but finding him dead returned to land, having much difficulty in getting in.

House, George.  Case 42218 On the 31st July 1915, three boys were swept away while bathing in the sea near Bombay. George House, Gangaram Rama, and Belli T Shaik all went in, and, in spite of the rough sea, succeeded in saving one boy.

Howard, Walter C.  Naval Stoker.  Case 42466 On the 29th May 1916, a man fell overboard from his ship in Gartha Voe, Shetland Isles. Howard jumped in but was clutched and failed to effect his rescue.

Howells, David.   See Meredith, D.  Case 42233

Hughes, A.W.  Private.  Case 42700 On the 5th June 1916, Pte. J Cowan, Gordon Highlanders, in trying to swim across the Channel at the mouth of the Dee at Aberdeen got into difficulty. Pte. T Paton went to his help but could not bring him in. Hughes then swam out and effected the rescue. Testimonial on vellum to Paton.

Hunter, E.A.  Driver R.E.  Case 42493 On the 31st May 1916, a girl threw herself into the harbour at Havre, the depth being 30 feet. Hunter jumped in and supported her till they were picked up by a boat.

Huntington, Bert.  Deckhand.  Case 42310 On the 6th January 1916, a trawler had been blown up by a mine, and W Barber, a Petty Officer, was  Seen in the water in a sinking state. Huntington, on another trawler, at once jumped in but failed to reach him and was himself picked up in an exhausted state.

Hutchings, W.  5th Engineer HMT Edavana.  Case 42505 On the 8th March 1916, a man of the North Staffs Regt. threw himself into the Tigris at Basra. Hutchings jumped in but failed to reach him before he sank.

Hutchinson, C.W.  The Rev.  Case 42924 On the 23rd September 1916, a boy fell into the Thames at Woolwich and was carried out about 30 yards by the strong ebb tide. Hutchinson jumped in and succeeded in bringing him to land.

Irwin, Thomas.   Case 42827 On the 13th July 1916, three ladies while bathing in the sea at Rhosneigr, Anglesea, were carried away by the current. Irwin swam out and succeeded in bringing one to shore, the others being drowned.

Jevans, Thomas.  Corporal RAMC.  Case 42846 On the 18th August 1916, Pte. C Kelly while landing from a boat fell into the river Tigris. Jevans swam out from the bank and rescued him.

Jibril, Hussein.  Lance Corpl. Jubaland Constabulary.  Case 42217 On the 20th May 1915, two men were swept away while trying to cross a flooded river in British East Africa. Jibril went in twice and succeeded in bringing out both men.

Johnston, Henry.   Case 42236 On the 4th September 1915, a girl accidentally fell into the Tyne at Newcastle, and was carried down by the current. Johnston, aged 11, jumped in and kept her afloat until a boat reached them.

Jones, Charles.  Labourer.  Case 42982 On the 29th October 1916, a man fell into the dock at Grimsby, it being very dark at the time. Jones jumped in and caught him, but when got out he did not recover.

Jones, F.  Private.  See Davies, C.  Case 42366

Jubb, Benjamin B.  4th Officer.  Case 42940 On the 14th August 1916, an insane man jumped overboard from his ship at sea. Jubb, of the ship, went after him and caught him, but when picked up nearly half an hour later the man did not recover.

Keen, A.W.  Second-Lieut. RFC.  Case 42514 On the 17th June 1916, an aeroplane fell into the sea at Montrose, and the occupant who was injured got into difficulty in trying to reach land. Keen swam out and assisted him to land.

Kelly, Thomas.  Case 42678 On the 1st July 1916, rescuing trapped men at Long Lane Colliery, Ashton-in-Makerfield.  See Silver Medal to Martin Rowley Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 135.

Keramatulla,  Case 42299 On the 23rd August 1915, a child fell into a river in India, there being a very strong current and the depth 40 feet. Keramatulla jumped in and caught the child, and they were picked up nearly half a mile down stream.

Khan, Allah Din.  Hospital Orderly.  Case 42622 On the 13th March 1916, a wounded Sepoy fell overboard from a ship into the river Tigris. Khan jumped in and was successful in saving him.

Khan, Manaha.  Driver RFA.  See Annis, J.  Case 42769

Khan, Nadar.  Doolie Bearer 3rd Field Ambulance.  Case 42421 On the 2nd July 1915, a man of the Gurkha Rifles was swept away when trying to cross the River Euphrates by a rope. Khan jumped in from a boat and rescued him in an exhausted state.

Khan, Nawab.  Driver 10th Mule Corps.  Case 43014 On the 10th September 1916, a man was washing in shallow water in the Karum River, Persia, when he was seized by a shark. Khan at once went to his help and succeeded in liberating him and dragging him out, but he died soon after.

King, W.G.   See Smithies, W.S.  Case 42965

Kirke, R.J.  Private 15th Canadian Battalion.  Case 42869 On the 14th September 1916, a woman fell from a boat into the Thames at Twickenham. Kirke, who has lost a leg in action, jumped in and succeeded in saving her.

Kivell, Frank.  A.B.  Case 42332 On the 1st February 1916, a seaman named Anderson was thrown into the sea at Muscat by the swamping of a boat. Kivell swam out and with much difficulty got him to shore.

Lampert, Frederick.  1st Class P.O., Anti-Aircraft Corps. Bronze Clasp  Case 42616 On the 2nd August 1916, a boy accidentally fell into the Thames at Lambeth in a dangerous position between a barge and the quay. Lampert, aged 64, jumped in but failed to find him.

Lawrence, George.  Seaman RNR.  Case 42315 On the 10th January 1916, a man accidentally fell from a floating gangway into the Shat-el-Arab in Mesopotamia. Lawrence plunged in and caught him and they were eventually got on board a motor-boat.

Lea, George W.  Assistant Ships' Steward.  Case 43010 On the 3rd November 1916, a man, named Scoble, was thrown into the sea at Falmouth by the capsizing of a boat, the distance from shore being 150 yards. Lea swam out and rescued him in an unconscious state.

Lloyd, Charles.   Case 42979 On the 24th September 1916, a number of persons were thrown into the water at Washingborough owing to the ferry boat capsizing. Charles Lloyd, Percy J H Allen, Thomas Bryan, Thomas E M Page, and Ernest M Burton all went in and succeeded in saving several lives. Testimonials on vellum to Allen, Bryan, Page and Burton.

Loosemore, F.H.   Case 42986 On the 11th September 1916, a boy named Drew got into difficulty in the river at Teignmouth, and a boat with six persons on board which went to his help capsized and H F Ricketts, Constable, Metropolitan Police, lost his life. Loosemore and W T S Hitchcock then went in and rescued three persons, the others being picked up by a boat. Testimonial on vellum to Hitchcock.

Machugadu, Chakala.  Case 43031 On the 17th July 1916, thirteen persons were on a raft which was being carried down the Pennar River, India. Machugadu went in with a rope and was able to bring the raft to the side and thus save the lives of the occupants.

Marjoram, John.   Case 42989 On the 3rd October 1916, an old man of 66 fell into the dock at Ipswich, the depth being 14 feet. Marjoram, aged 13, jumped in and supported him till a boat reached them.

Martin, William H.  Chief Petty Officer RN.  Case 42703 On the 6th July 1916, a man accidentally fell overboard from his ship in the harbour at Port Said the night being very dark. Martin jumped in and succeeded in bringing him back to the ship.

McCarthy, A.C.A.   Case 42376 Griffiths, Harry.   On the 21st March 1916, a man entered a manhole to clean the valves in a sewer at Christchurch, and being overcome by foul gas fell to the bottom of the manhole, a depth of 30 feet. McCarthy went down without a line but failed to get him up. Griffiths then went down with a line and got him up but he did not recover.

McCarthy, Cecil.  Private West India Regt.  Case 42944 On the 6th August 1916, a mule ridden by a soldier jumped into the Suez Canal, throwing the man into a depth of 30 feet. McCarthy jumped in from a boat and swam with him to the bank.

McCombe, J.S.  Captain RAMC.  Case 42936 On the 2nd August 1916, a man fell overboard from a launch into the Shatt-el-Arab at Busra (sic.), the depth being 18 feet with a strong stream. McCombe at once jumped in and succeeded in saving him.

McDougall, J.  Private Royal Scots Fusiliers.  Case 42349 On the 30th March 1916, two boys accidentally fell into the harbour at Ayr there being a heavy stream running. McDougall, who could only use one arm, went in and rescued both lads.

McKay, Hugh.  Seaman.  Case 42273 On the 14th January 1916, a man was thrown into the sea by the capsizing of a boat at a Naval Base, there being a strong wind and a choppy sea. McKay jumped in and supported him for some time, but eventually had to let go in order to save himself, and the man drowned.

McLeod, Donald.  Police Constable. Bronze Clasp.  Case 42282 On the 31st January 1916, a woman accidentally walked over the quay into the Clyde at Glasgow, the night being dark and the depth 26 feet. McLeod at once jumped in and caught her, and they were got out with a rope.

McMordie, Leslie.  1st Mate SS Howth Head.  Case 42374 On the 27th March 1916, a woman took her boy aged 8 and jumped into the river at New Orleans, the depth being 30 feet and the water very cold. McMordie went in and rescued the boy, but the woman had sunk.

McNeill, Winnifred F.J.   Case 42341 On the 29th February 1916, a girl accidentally fell into the Dock Lockway at Dundee, there being a depth of 22 feet and the night very dark. McNeill slid down a boat-hook into the water, but failed to find her and she was drowned.

Melhuish, R.A.  Lieut. R.I.M.  Case 42563 On the 11th May 1916, a man fell overboard from a tug in the Shatt-el-Arab the depth being 20 feet and the current strong. Melhuish jumped in and supported him till they were got on board with lines.

Meredith, Daniel.  Case 42233 Thomas, Evan. Davies, Griffith. Daniel, Thomas.   On the 15th November 1915, a fall of roof took place in the Glynea Colliery, Llanelly, a man named Bowen being pinned down under some sixty tons of debris. Meredith, Thomas, Davies, Daniel and Howells at great risk burrowed a hole under the floor of the working and, reaching Bowen, succeeded in briging him out in safety.

Monaghan, F.  Private Highland Light Infantry.  Case 42357 On the 18th January 1916, a soldier accidentally fell from a barge into the river Tigris there being a strong current running. Monaghan jumped in and caught him, but could not retain his hold, and the man was drowned.

Monahan, John.  Constable RIC.  Case 42871 On the 26th August 1916, a youth while bathing in the sea at Barna, Co. Galway, was carried out 200 yards from shore. Monahan swam out and succeeded in saving him.

Moncrieff, W.  Deckhand on a drifter.  Case 42215 On the 20th November 1915, a man accidentally fell into the harbour at Brindisi, the depth being 20 feet and the night dark. Moncrieff jumped in fully clothed and supported him till they were picked up ten minutes after.

Mooney, James.  Police Constable.  Case 42347 On the 7th January 1916, a girl while bathing in the sea at Glencairn, Cape Colony, was caught by the strong current and carried out 150 yards. Mooney swam out and succeeded in bringing her to land.

Morgan, F.W.E.  Capt. Dorset Regt.  Case 42740 Burke, R.W.  Capt. Connaught Rangers. On the 14th June 1916, a man was accidentally knocked overboard from his ship into the river Tigris, there being a strong current running. Morgan and Burke jumped in but failed to find him.

Morris, A.S.  Case 42575 On the 28th May 1916, a lad was washed from a rock by a huge wave at Camp Bay, Cape Colony, the sea being very rough. Morris swam out and eventually succeeded in saving him.

Murray, R.G.  Midshipman.  See Palmes, M.J.   Case 43011

Mwenza,  Case 42517 Tembo,   On the 31st October 1915, three men on going to their work in the Phoenix Mine at Gwelo, South Africa, were overcome by foul gas. Mwenza and Tembo went down to the place and were able to rescue them.

Neale, W.R.  Lce.-Corpl. Shropshire Light Infantry.  Case 42388 On the 25th March 1916, a woman in an attempt at suicide threw herself into the Severn at Shrewsbury, the river being in flood and the night dark. Neale jumped in and succeeded in saving her.

Neate, Henry.  Case 42997 On the 1st November 1916, a boy belonging to the training ship Stork in trying to board that vessel from a boat fell into the Thames at Hammersmith, the depth being 15 feet and the night dark. Neate, aged 14, jumped in and kept him afloat till a boat reached them.

Newsham, T.  Case 42271 On the 23rd December 1915, a man named Oxley fell into the harbour at Torquay in a dangerous position between his ship and the quay. H Lucock and J Cowie went in one after the other but failed to save him. Newsham then went in and got a rope round him by which he was pulled out. Testimonial on vellum to Lucock and Cowie.

Noel, M.W.  Lieut.  Case 42270 Erskine, J.S.  Engineer Sub-Lieut. On the 3rd February 1916, a man accidentally fell overboard from HMS Hindustan in the Cromarty Firth, night very dark. Noel and Erskine both jumped after him, but in the darkness failed to find him.

Nunn, H.  Gunner.  Case 42237 On the 26th October 1915, saved a man in the Red Sea.  See Silver Medal to Captain A H West Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 134.

Orpin, Lilias.  Case 42399 Orpin, Ruth.   On the 3rd May 1916, a youth fell overboard from a boat into the Blackwater at Youghal, the depth being 5 fathoms. Lilias and Ruth Orpin who were in the boat jumped in and supported him till they were picked up.

Orpin, Ruth.   See Orpin, L.  Case 42399

Owens, William H.  Boy 1st Class.  Case 42230 On the 14th December 1915, a man jumped overboard from HMS Queen Elizabeth at sea. Owens, with a rope round him, went over and succeeded in saving him.

Palmes, M.J.  Lieut.  Case 43011 Murray, R.G.  Midshipman. On the 29th September 1916, a man accidentally fell from a boat into the harbour at Zanzibar, the distance from shore being half a mile, the night dark, and danger from sharks. Palmes and Murray jumped in, but were unable to find him and were picked up half an hour latter.

Patterson, H.A.  Private West India Regiment.  Case 42367 On the 7th April 1916, a man in trying to jump from the landing stage to the ferry boat fell into the Hamoaze at Devonport, the depth being 18 feet and the night dark. Patterson jumped in but was unable to effect the rescue.

Patti, J.  Case 42521 On the 8th December 1915, a man threw himself overboard from his ship in the Indian Ocean. Patti, a signalman on board the ship, jumped after him and kept him afloat till a boat reached them.

Pengelly, Ernest.  Master Mariner.  Case 42743 On the 30th July 1916, a woman carrying her child, in trying to board a steamer, fell into Mutton Cove, Plymouth. Pengelly jumped in and succeeded in saving both.

Pennie, James.  Private.  Case 42629 On the 6th January 1916, Pte. Thomas Allen, Highland L.I., in order to avoid being carried away jumped from a raft at Navro Island, Aegean Sea. Pennie swam out 200 hundred yards and succeeded in bringing him to land.

Perry, Walter A.C.  Lieut. RE.  Case 42437 On the 2nd March 1916, two men fell into the canal lock at Belbeis, Egypt, the night being very dark. Perry jumped in but failed to reach them, and was himself got into a boat.

Pettigrew, R.W.  Apprentice SS Denbigh Hall.  Case 42537 On the 27th December 1914, a man was bathing in the river at Saigon and got into difficulty. Pettigrew went in but failed to reach him before he sank.

Pontyz, A.R.C.  R.I.M.  Case 42504 On the 27th February 1916, a Sepoy accidentally fell from a barge into the river Tigris the depth being 20 feet with a strong current. Pontyz at once jumped in and succeeded in saving him.

Power, Richard.  Sub-Lieut. RNR.  Case 42307 On the 22nd February 1916, a man in the darkness stumbled and fell into the Old Dock at Leith, the depth being 13 feet. Power jumped in and dived several times, but failed to find him.

Price, J.W.  Hon. Lieut. and Qr.-Mr. RAMC.  Case 42385 On the 13th August 1915, Lieut Price and E W Dyer were in a boat which capsized near the Dardanelles. Dyer had a broken leg and dislocated shoulder. Lieut Price, who cannot swim, had a lifebelt, and he supported Dyer till they were picked up by a boat.

Ranghu,  Case 42848 On the 30th July 1915, a man was overtaken by a sudden flood in the Jammu River, Kashmir, India. Ranghu went in and was successful in saving him.

Reading, John.   Case 42314 On the 24th February 1916, R W Emerson accidentally fell overboard from his ship at sea off Margate, there being a moderate swell and the weather cold. Reading at once jumped after him and supported him till they were picked up by a boat.

Ready, Squire.  A.B.  Case 42339 On the 20th March 1916, a man named Lynch fell overboard from a cutter at a naval base, there being a 3-knot current running and very cold. Ready jumped in after him, but did not succeed in saving him.

Regan, Patrick.  Case 42678 On the 1st July 1916, rescuing trapped men at Long Lane Colliery, Ashton-in-Makerfield.  See Silver Medal to Martin Rowley Acts of Gallantry Vol II Page 135.

Reichembech,  Brigadier, 47th Regiment of Artillery, French Army.  Case 42348 On the 10th February 1916, two men got into difficulties while trying to cross the Galiko River, Salonika, the current being strong and the night dark. Reichembech went in with a rope and succeeded in saving both men.

Roach, George.  A.B.  Case 42988 On the 23rd September 1915, a man accidentally fell overboard from a boat in a rough sea at Mudros. Roach at once jumped in from his ship and succeeded in saving him.

Roberts, Clifford.  Lieut. RFA.  Case 42447 On the 6th May 1916, Driver Harnett, R.E., with a horse and cart were swept away by the current in the Somme River, France, Harnett's foot being fast in the cart. Roberts went in and liberated him and then got him out.

Roberts, Peter.  Cadet Training Ship Worcester.  Case 42974 On the 29th August 1916, a man named Carter, while bathing at Southend, got into difficulty in deep water. Roberts went in and got him to land, but he did not recover.

Robertson, G.  Shipwright.  Case 42615 On the 25th October 1915, a man fell overboard from his ship in Invergordon harbour the depth being 6 fathoms and the weather cold. Robertson jumped in and succeeded in saving him.

Rudd, Alfred J.   Case 42947 On the 7th October 1916, a girl was washed from the steps into the sea at Ilfracombe, the depth being 10 feet and the sea rough. Rudd jumped in and after a swim of 50 yards succeeded in landing her.

Rutledge, Edward H.  Leading Stoker RN.  Case 43009 On the 1st November 1916, a man was washed off a mooring buoy in the harbour at Dover, the depth being 30 feet. Rutledge jumped in, but failed to reach him before he sank.

Scarisbrick, Charles.   Case 42419 On the 20th May 1916, a girl of 10 accidentally fell down the sump hole at the pumping station, Altcar, the depth being 26 feet with 13 feet of water, and no way of getting out. Scarisbrick jumped down and caught her, but when they were pulled out she failed to recover.

Scott-Reeffle, C.F.  Second-Lieut.  Case 42562 On the 1st June 1916, a man was knocked overboard from a launch into the Shatt-el-Arab, the depth being 20 feet. Scott-Reeffle jumped in and kept him afloat till they were picked up.

Seddall, H.V.  Lieut. RNR.  Case 43005 Dicks, J.R.  Sub-Lieut. RNR. On the 7th November 1916, a man fell from a mooring buoy into the harbour at Sheerness, there being a heavy sea running. Seddall and Dicks jumped in but were unable to effect his rescue.

Seeley, F.   See Swaby, S.  Case 42335

Shearing, Charles W.  Case 42939 On the 2nd September 1916, a boy accidentally fell into the river at Gorleston and was carried out 12 yards from the quay, the depth being 12 to 14 feet. Shearing, aged 11, plunged in and succeeded in saving him.

Shepherd, Henry.  Petty Officer 1st Class RN.  Case 43037 On the 29th June 1916, a man was in a boat which capsized about 12 miles from the Eddystone Lighthouse, the sea being very rough. Shepherd jumped in from a trawler and having caught him they were got on board.

Showell, H.C.  Lance-Corpl. Gloucester Regt.  Case 42870 On the 26th July 1916, a young woman while bathing in the sea at Bangor got into deep water. Showell, who was suffering from a wounded arm, swam out and rescued her.

Siddall, Harold.  Police Constable.  Case 42257 On the 18th January 1916, a man in an attempt at suicide threw himself into the Thames at Chelsea, the depth being 6 feet and the night dark. Siddall went in, and with the help of a buoy succeeded in saving him.

Silva, D.V.L.J.  Police Constable.  Case 42850 On the 24th May 1916, a man named Odiris was in a canoe which was upset in a flooded district in Ceylon, the water being deep, with a strong current. L H Nicolle, Sub-Inspector of Police, and Silva went in from the police-boat and Silva succeeded in saving him. Testimonial on vellum to Nicolle.

Singh, Gurdar.  Sepoy 48th Pioneers.  See Singh, Labh.   Case 42220

Singh, Gurmukh.  Police Constable.  Case 42508 On the 7th July 1915, a man accidentally fell into a pond at Moulmein, Burma, and sank in 11 feet of water, the place being full of weeds. Singh dived in and succeeded in saving him.

Singh, Labh.  Sepoy 48th Pioneers.  Case 42220 Singh, Gurdar.  Sepoy 48th Pioneers. On the 29th June 1915, a man was in a boat which capsized in the Hagigah Channel, river Euphrates, the depth being 10 feet and the current strong. Labh Singh and Gurdar Singh swam out and brought him to land.

Singh, Ratipal.  Lance Naik 11th Rajputs.  See Eagling, E.  Case 42832

Small, W.A.  A.B.  Case 42476 On the 16th April 1916, a Naval Officer was blown into the sea near the entrance to the Dardenelles owing to the explosion of a mine. Small at once jumped in and kept him afloat till a boat reached them.

Smith, Charles H.  A.B.  Case 42972 On the 25th September 1916, a man fell overboard from his ship at sea, it being too rough to launch a boat Smith, with a line round him, went over the side but failed to reach him and he was drowned.

Smith, Francis.  Private West Yorkshire Regt.  Case 42523 On the 27th May 1916, Geo. R. Scott while bathing in the sea at Whitley Bay found he could not regain the shore owing to the strong current. Smith swam out and brought him to land.

Smith, Sydney.  Second Lieut. RFC.  Case 42503 On the 3rd June 1916, a gunner of the RGA in the darkness fell in between the ferry and the jetty in Portsmouth Harbour, there being great danger of crushing. Smith jumped in and caught him, and they were both pulled out.

Smithies, W.S.  Case 42965 King, W.G.   On the 10th October 1916, a man was thrown into the sea at a Fleet Base by the capsizing of a boat. Smithies and King both jumped in and supported him till a boat reached them.

Spensley, H.  Private Essex Regt.  Case 42232 On the 5th Decenber 1915, a man fell overboard from a transport in the harbour at Mudros, the night being very dark. Spensley went in and caught him, but could not retain his hold, and the man was drowned.

Spratt, Harry E.   Case 42631 On the 3rd August 1916, a boy fell into the Thames at Putney, and his mother in trying to save him also got into deep water. Spratt jumped in and rescued the boy, but was unable to find the mother, and she was drowned.

Spyers, Victor.  Gunner RNR.  Case 42499 On the 15th June 1916, a man was washed overboard from his ship at sea the weather being very rough. Spyers jumped after him but was unable to reach him before he sank.

Stevens, Samuel G.  Mechanic RFC.  Case 42545 On the 2nd July 1916, three men were in a boat which was run down by a steam barge on the Thames at Reading. Stevens went in from the side and got them out one at a time.

Summers, Louis.  Deck Hand.  Case 42337 On the 16th February 1916, a man while being transferred from a steamer to a drifter in Kirkwall Bay jumped overboard, the sea being choppy with a strong tide. Summers, on the drifter, jumped in and caught him, but was beaten off by the man and returned on board, the man being picked up by a boat.

Swaby, Samuel.  Case 42335 Seeley, F.   On the 24th February 1916, G Rawlings and three other men were struck down by foul air in a vat at the Brewery, Plymouth. Swaby and  Seeley went to their help and succeeded in bringing them out.

Sweeney, Alfred.  Corpl. Liverpool Regt.  Case 42718 On the 16th August 1916, W C Austin was bathing in the sea at Ramsgate and was carried out into deep water. Gunner Harold F Dean, RGA, swam out and caught him, but became exhausted and lost his own life. Sweeney then swam out and tried to save him, but failed. "In Memoriam" to relatives of Dean.

Tarbotton, Richard.  Leading Stoker.  Case 42272 On the 23rd January 1916, George H White, A.B., fell overboard from his ship at sea, there being a strong wind and tide and the weather very cold. Tarbotton at once went after him, but failed to reach him before he sank.

Taylor, Ernest.  A.B.  Case 43036 On the 12th October 1916, a man named Newell was swept from the quay into the sea at Lewrick owing to the breaking of a hawser and had both legs broken. Taylor jumped in and swam with him to a boat, where he was got on board.

Taylor, H.H.  Assistant Steward HMS Empress of Britain.  Case 42265 On the 9th November 1915, a man fell overboard from his ship in the harbour at Mudros, the night being dark with a choppy sea. Taylor jumped in and kept him afloat till a boat reached them.

Tembo,   See Mwenza  Case 42517

Thomas, Evan.   See Meredith, D.  Case 42233

Thomas, Matthew.  Case 42241 Catley, W.   On the 6th September 1915, two men belonging to HMS Leviathan were accidentally thrown into the harbour at Halifax, the night being dark. Thomas and Catley both plunged in and succeeded in saving both men.

Thornton, Charles.  Electrical Fitter.  Case 42742 On the 7th August 1916, a woman threw herself into the Thames at East Greenwich, the night being very dark. Thornton jumped in and succeeded in bringing her out.

Tilling, G.G.  Chief Engineer SS Porto Novo.  Case 42993 On the 2nd November 1915, a man accidentally fell from the wharf into the Lagoon at Lagos, the night being dark with rain. Tilling jumped in but was unable to find him.

Tipton, John B.  Acting Lieut. RNR.  Case 43027 On the 16th November 1916, Lieut L W N Boschelli RN, fell between two ships at a Northern Base, the night being dark and the sea rough. Tipton went over the side and succeeded in saving him.

Tubby, Beatrice.   Case 42970 On the 7th September 1916, two ladies while bathing in the sea at San Stefano got into difficulty and were being carried seaward. Mrs Tubby swam out and rescued one and then helped to bring in the other.

Turner, G.C.  Lieut.  Case 42253 On the 17th September 1915, Pte. Riley, Lancashire Fusiliers, got into difficulty while bathing in the Mill Lake at Crowborough. Pte. R Barnes went in to his help, but also got into danger. Turner then went in and tried without success to find Riley and then assisted in saving Barnes. Testimonial on vellum to Barnes.

Tyrrel, Frederick.  Cook's Mate.  See Blackburn, S.N.   Case 42317

Velukutty, P.  Case 42927 On the 27th June 1916, two boys were thrown into the Iravanhi River, India, by the capsizing of a boat. Velukutty, aged 14, went in and succeeded in saving them one at a time.

Vosper, J.  Private Devon Regt.  Case 42625 Bryce, W.  Private Devon Regt. On the 11th January 1916, two men were thrown into the Shattel-Arab by the capsizing of a boat there being a strong current. Vosper and Bryce swam out 50 yards and brought both to the bank.

Walmsley, W.   Case 42431 On the 22nd May 1916, a woman with her child fell into the canal at Wigan. The woman became fast in the mud, but the child was  Seen in the water by Walmsley, aged 13, who jumped in, swam across the canal and effected the rescue.

Webster, F.W.  Private Rifle Brigade.  Case 42981 On the 8th July 1916, a man while bathing in Lake Timsah at Ismailia sank in 9 feet of water 60 yards from the side. Webster swam out and brought him to the bank.

Wenlock, W.B.  Lieut. RNR.  Case 42411 On the 17th April 1916, a man fell overboard from his ship as she was leaving the harbour at Stornaway. Wenlock jumped in fully clothed and kept him afloat till they were got on board with a lifebuoy.

White, Francis.  Acting-Corpl. RE.  Case 42890 On the 26th August 1916, three boys were bathing in the Liffey at Chapelizod and were swept away by a sudden spate. White went in and succeeded in saving two of them, the third being drowned.

White, R.  Private.  Case 42520 On the 21st April 1916, Pte Sharpe, of the South Wales Borderers, when trying to board a lighter fell into the river Tigris the night being dark and the current strong. White jumped in and succeeded in saving him.

Wignall, James.  Case 42643 On the 11th August 1916, two boys were bathing in the Ribble at Preston and got into difficulty in 8 feet of water. Wignall, aged 12, went in and rescued one of the boys and attempted to rescue the other but failed.

Williams, Frank.   Case 42810 On the 31st August 1916, a girl got into difficulty while bathing in Cayton Bay, Scarborough, and her brother on going to her help also got into danger. Williams, R Lewis, and Doris A Blakely all went in and eventually got both out, but the girl did not recover. Testimonials on parchment to Lewis and Blakely.

Willis, Arthur S.  Midshipman RN.  Case 42757 On the 28th April 1916, a man of the RNR fell into the sea at Salonika, the depth being 10 to 12 feet. Willis jumped in and caught him and they were got on board a boat.

Wilson, Joseph W.   Case 42436 On the 24th May 1916, a boy named Joyce fell into the Tyne at Newcastle, the depth being 24 feet with a strong tide. Wilson jumped in and caught him and they were got out with a rope.

Wood, Cyril E.  Gunner RMA.  Case 42666 On the 21st July 1916, a seaman accidentally fell from his ship at a Naval Base the depth being 8 fathoms. Wood jumped in and supported him till a boat reached them.

Wood, H.  Co.-Sergt.-Major.  Case 42941 On the 14th June 1916, a man of the Royal West Kent Regt. in trying to ford a river in the Simla Hills, India, got into a dangerous position in 10 to 12 feet of water. Wood went in and with difficulty got him out in an exhausted state.

Woodhead, F.  Temporary Lieut. RNR.  Case 42964 On the 24th September 1916, a man accidentally fell overboard from a mine sweeper at sea. Woodhead at once went after him and kept him afloat till a boat was got out and they were picked up.

Wood-Robinson, T.M.  Temporary Surgeon RN.  Case 42208 On the 30th September 1915, an A.B. in trying to step from his ship to a steamboat fell overboard at sea. Wood-Robinson jumped after him, but failed to reach him before he sank, and was himself picked up 250 yards away.

Woolrych, H.C.  Lieut. RN.  Case 42279 Dockett, F.  Private RMLI. On the 31st October 1915, a seaman fell overboard from his ship at sea off the Gallipoli Peninsula, the night being dark. Woolyrch and Dockett jumped in and kept him afloat until a boat reached them.

Wray, David.  Private.  See Horne, J.G.   Case 42316

Wright, W.  3rd Engineer SS Lord Derby.  Case 42404 On the 18th April 1916, a fireman when going out to his ship fell overboard from the launch at Baltimore, USA. Wright jumped in and succeeded in holding him till they were picked up. C Walton, A.B., also went in but failed to reach the man. Testimonial on vellum to Walton.

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