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Surname
FORRESTER
Forename
Samuel
Day
20
Month
07
Year
1921
Age
27
Occupation
Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Kinneil, Furnace Yard Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Kinniel Cannel & Coking Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Bo’ness
County
Linlithgowshire
Details of Event
20 July 1921: Colliery Fireman Overcome By Gas At Bo'ness - Samuel Forrester (27), fireman, while making an inspection in one of the workings of Parrot coal in Furnaceyard Pit, Kinneil, Bo'ness, yesterday afternoon was suddenly overcome by gas, and fell down unconscious. Medical attention was given him but he died. He leaves a widow and two children. [Scotsman 21 July 1921]