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This poem (writer unknown) was written just after the explosion at the Naval 
Colliery, Penygraig, which killed 14 men on the 27th of January 1884.
It refers to the Albert Medal, First Class won by Daniel Thomas for bravery at the 
Tynewydd rescue, 1877.

At Penygraig Colliery a few days ago,
Many poor miners in death they laid low.
Among the brave men whose spirits have flown,
There was one gallant hero whose name was well-known.
We mean Daniel Thomas, who the Queen's medal wore,
His life he had risked many times before.
He always was ready when danger was near,
In going down the coal mine he never show'd fear.

You know Daniel Thomas a few years ago,
For the entombed miners his courage did show.
Along with two others he worked night and day,
Till the men from their prison were all got away.
Rewarded by medals by our gracious Queen,
Beloved by his countrymen Daniel Thomas had been.
They had raised a grand present to give to the brave,
But alas he his dead and now in his grave.