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THE CHIEF COASTGUARD COMMENDATION

for Meritorious Service On 18th june 1995 for their part in the successful rescue of a young man from a hole between the tetripods supporting the North Pier, Port Talbot. Working in an extremely restricted area and against time Port Talbot CRT managed to secure the casualty and effect his rescue. Throughout this rescue time had been a critical factor with the incoming tide rising from ankle level to waist level before the casualty was evacuated. The courage,determination and dedication to duty demonstrated by the Port Talbot CRT was entirely within keeping with the finest traditions of the service. The members that day were Robert Harris, Roger Itzstein , Graham Locke DSO,Leon Murphy Dean Jones,Ken Hanley and Nicola Pearson

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Mercantile Marine Department
Board of Trade The Inspector,
H.M.Coastguard
Cambrian Division
Mumbles
C.G.M 23424/32
With reference to his report of the 12th October,and to the reports on the Forms C.G.15 and 15A,forwarded by the District Officer,Mumbles,concerning the calling out of the Port Talbot L.S.A. company on the occasion of the stranding of the "S.S.DELFINA" thirty yards north west of the North Pier,Aberavon Beach, on the 3ed October 1932, the Inspector is informed that the board highly appreciate the excellent manner in which the District Officer,Mumbles, and the whole of the L.S.A. Company carried out this service.
The Board observe with great pleasure that the District Officer set a very gallant example to the company when attempts were being made to effect communication with the vessel from the pier head, and that he was very ably seconded by the Volunteer-in-Charge, Mr William Matthews.
Under their excellent leadership the whole of the company showed great courage and resource when the rocket apparatus was being transported to the end of the pier under very arduous and risky circumstances.
The Board also note with satisfaction the alertness displayed by the Watcher, Mr T.G. Hayes in recognising the distress of the vessel even before she stranded.
This Commendation, which has been noted in the Board's records,should be communicated by the Inspector to the District Officer Jeffers and to the Members of the Port Talbot Live-Saving Company.
It should also be read on the occasion of the next drill.
(Signed) W.J.KILLINGBACK
24 OCTOBER 1932