Died in Fleetwood Cottage Hospital from the injuries he sustained five months earlier when, on 23rd August 1897, he was thrown down the ship’s hold while tackling a disorderly male onboard the SS Ormesby, after being drafted in from Salford during the Fleetwood Docks Strike.

Roll of Honour Citation

Died in Fleetwood Cottage Hospital from the injuries he sustained on 23rd August 1897, when he was thrown down the ship's hold while tackling a disorderly male onboard the SS Ormesby.