The Edward Medal
Instituted in July 1907, size 33mm.
Description:
Obverse: the monarch's effigy
Reverse: a miner rescuing a stricken comrade
Caption across the top: "For Courage" Designed by W. Reynolds-Stephens
Funded by a group of philanthropic individuals led by Mr A Hewlett, a leading mine owner.
Awarded for life saving in mines and quarries, in two grades: first class (Silver) and second class (Bronze).
Medals were engraved with the names of the recipients but, since the 1930's, the date of, and place of the action, were added.
A full list of recipients for mining related incidents can be found at:
https://sites.google.com/site/minesrescuehistory/gallantry-awards/the-edward-medal/edward-medal-recipients
Westoe, Wilfrid, Hewer, South Garesfield Colliery, Bronze, 27th October 1923
Baker, John Thomas, Pony Driver, South Garesfield Colliery, Bronze, 17th May 1929 GC
Glendinning, Robert, Overman, South Garesfield Colliery, Silver, 17th May 1929
Kenny, John, Hewer, South Garesfield Colliery, Bronze, 17th May 1929
Purvis, James Sydney, Pit Boy, South Garesfield Colliery, Bronze, 17th May 1929 GC
Baker, John Thomas, Pony Driver, South Garesfield Colliery, Bronze, 17th May 1929 GC
Glendinning, Robert, Overman, South Garesfield Colliery, Silver, 17th May 1929
Kenny, John, Hewer, South Garesfield Colliery, Bronze, 17th May 1929
Purvis, James Sydney, Pit Boy, South Garesfield Colliery, Bronze, 17th May 1929 GC