Henry Naumann, 49, crossing watchman, attempted to save Anna Smith, 52, from being killed by a train, Hammond, Indiana, March 30, 1927. Mrs. Smith ran under lowered gates at a crossing and fell across a track on which a passenger train was approaching at a speed of 20 m.p.h. Naumann ran 22 feet to the middle of the track, caught hold of Mrs. Smith’s clothing, and pulled at her as he jumped over the rail. They were struck by the locomotive and hurled off the track. Mrs. Smith died from her injuries three hours later. Naumann’s right leg was crushed and had to be amputated. 69361-2278
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