New Search

Return to Search Results

Full Details

Surname
KERR
Forename
William
Day
07
Month
12
Year
1941
Age
38
Occupation
Brusher
Mine/Quarry Name
Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Archibald Russell Ltd
Location
Fallin
County
Stirlingshire
Details of Event
Fall of roof. William Douglas Cockburn Kerr (38), Brusher, 85 Fourth Block, was killed at work in No 4 Pit, Polmaise Colliery, Fallin about 6.30 pm on Sunday (7 December 1941) when a stone fell from the roof. Deceased sustained injuries which proved fatal. When the stone fell, it pinned him to the ground and when extricated, he was found to be dead; death being due to a fractured skull. For the greater part of three seasons, Kerr was a capable and popular goalkeeper with King's Park FC and during 1930-31, he had the distinction of playing in every match. Before that he kept goal for Fallin Juveniles. Deceased was 38 years of age and married. (Stirling Observer).