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Surname
EGAN
Forename
William Patrick
Day
10
Month
01
Year
1937
Age
36
Occupation
Shunter
Mine/Quarry Name
Vogrie
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Gavin Paul & Son Ltd
Location
Gorebridge
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
10 January 1937: A fatal accident befell William Patrick Egan (36), residing at 171 Birkenside, Gorebridge, a shunter at Vogrie Colliery, belonging to Gavin Paul & Son (Ltd.), during shunting operations at the weekend near Fushiebridge Station. He was caught between the engine and waggon buffers, death being instantaneous. He leaves a wife and young family. [Scotsman 11 January 1937]