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Surname
SHELDON
Forename
Wilfred
Day
25
Month
11
Year
1910
Age
22
Occupation
Corporal & Pony Driver
Mine/Quarry Name
Markham No.1
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Staveley Coal & Iron Co. Ltd
Location
Duckmanton
County
Derbyshire
Details of Event
He had been assisting another driver to replace a derailed tub on the rails. The pony started unexpectedly while both lads were in front of the tub. Deceased failed to get clear and was run over. One of the lads should have held the pony's head.