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Surname
LEWIS
Forename
William Henry
Day
21
Month
08
Year
1914
Age
27
Occupation
Shotsman
Mine/Quarry Name
South Tunnel Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds Ltd
Location
Dowlais
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Failing to take proper shelter a projected stone from a shot wounded him in the thigh. This was followed by lockjaw, and he died on 1st September, 1914.