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Edward Medal (mines)
Edward Medal awarded to Thomas Thomas.
On 21st September 1933, there was an inrush of water at Brynamman Colliery, Glamorgan. Thomas, at the risk of his own life, helped a youth who had lost his lamp to rejoin other colliers. He then helped them to safety through a flooded roadway in two groups, himself being the last to leave.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
73.30H
Acquisition
Donation, 31/10/1973
Material
bronze
Location
In store
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