Royal Humane Society Medal - Phillip Hornsby 1858

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful), reverse named 'Phillip Hornsby 22 Augt 1858', with small ring suspension, edge bruisung, good very fine, with copied research

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Royal Humane Society, Case Number 16224

Awarded to Philip Hornsby a barge builder of 12 Powes Street, Woolwich, London who on 22nd August 1858 was working near Roffs Wharf, Woolwich on the River Thames when he saw 7 year old Elicia Curren of 7 New Street, Woolwich accidentally fall from the wharf into the water. He immediately jumped into the river fully clothed and swam to her assistance and rescued her. The report from the original case records that she was insensible following her rescue but no Doctor was required as an S is shown in the column which denotes a successful rescue. The event was witnessed by Mr J. Thomas, James Turner and others. On 18th October 1858 Philip Hornsby was awarded the large Bronze Medal which was sent to him by his employer.