James O. London, 26, assistant general foreman, construction, died attempting to save Harry R. Hicks, 11, from drowning, Mahoning, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1912. Harry, who could not swim, and an older companion were in deep water in Mahoning Creek, and they became involved in a struggle. London was on a dam 16 feet from them and immediately jumped into the water, fully dressed, and swam to them. He caught hold of Harry, who struggled wildly, but before he could save him, all went beneath the surface. Harry’s companion was saved by a man who extended a pole to him, but Harry and London
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