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Became known for saving the Nulli Secundus airship when it was moored at Crystal Palace. During a storm on 10th October 1907 when it was breaking away from its mooring and after opening the escape valves he tied a knife on to a pole and cut the balloon open to prevent its destruction.
1915 Awarded the M.C.
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