Llanhilleth Colliery Mines Rescue Team circa 1955

Members of Llanhilleth Colliery mines rescue team outside Crumlin Mines Rescue Station.

Left to right:

Mr. Lewis (Member of staff), Mr. Sheen (Member of staff), Bill Coleman,  Joe Hookings, Arthur Protheroe, Gus Maloney, David Lewis, Bernard Webb (Training Centre Deputy Director), Mr. Edwards (Training Centre Director).

When he joined the team, aged 17 years, Bill Coleman was the youngest Rescue Team member in the country.