the woman. He found his way back to the door and proceeded to make a second attempt but was again unsuccessful. He then entered the blowing room at another point, through a broken window, and crawling through the steam among the debris he felt the woman's foot and ascertained that she was held down by fallen brickwork which partially covered her. Mr. Crompton called for assistance and with the help of two other men Miss Jones was released. She was carried out through the window and removed to hospital with a broken thigh. Mr. Crompton is 65 years of age. His action was a very gallant one in that, as an experienced engineer, he must have been aware of the risk he ran, not only from further collapse of roof or wall but of scalding by steam and of being overcome by escaping gases. He showed great coolness and persistent bravery in thrice entering the steam-filled room with his sense of touch as his only guide in finding the injured woman.
the woman. He found his way back to the door and proceeded to make a second attempt but was again unsuccessful. He then entered the blowing room at another point, through a broken window, and crawling through the steam among the debris he felt the woman's foot and ascertained that she was held down by fallen brickwork which partially covered her. Mr. Crompton called for assistance and with the help of two other men Miss Jones was released. She was carried out through the window and removed to hospital with a broken thigh. Mr. Crompton is 65 years of age. His action was a very gallant one in that, as an experienced engineer, he must have been aware of the risk he ran, not only from further collapse of roof or wall but of scalding by steam and of being overcome by escaping gases. He showed great coolness and persistent bravery in thrice entering the steam-filled room with his sense of touch as his only guide in finding the injured woman.
Bio by: Paul Barnett
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