FOR HEROISM.
A CERTIFICATE OP HONOUR. (By ToleeraDh—Proas Association.) London, July 20. The Order of St. John of Jerusalem has awarded a certificate of ( Honour to William ■ Hayes, a railway shunter at Lyttelton, for heroism. A BELATED MESSAGE. Christchurch, July 21.With regard to the cable that the Order of St. Jonn of Jerusalem has awarded its certificate of honour to William Hayes, railway shunter, of Lyttelton lor heroism, this item of news is about three mouths out of date. The certificate has been in Mr Mayes's possession for a considerable time, and the fact that it had been granted to him was announced last May. The deed which it recognises was done in April, 1009. A shunter named T. H. Williams was engaged in shunting operations at Ljjttelton Station when he jumped olf the first of a string of moving wagons to turn tlie points. His -foot became caught in a diamond crossing, and lie ivas' unable to. release himself. Hayes rushed forward, at great personal risk, but was unable to extricate Williams until the first waggon had passed over his legs. He then drew Williams clear, and undoubtedly saved his life, although Williams lost his right leg and a part of his left foot.
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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 875, 22 July 1910, Page 5
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205FOR HEROISM. Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 875, 22 July 1910, Page 5
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