William Adams
1864–1913William Adams swam to rescue Rimmington and Collins, carrying both ashore on his back.
Particulars
In 1896, Rimmington of Norwich encountered trouble while bathing at Gorleston, and Collins of London attempted to help but also became endangered when Rimmington panicked and clutched him. William Adams saw the danger, swam to the two men and brought them both ashore together on his back.
For this double rescue, William Adams was presented with a row of four bathing huts.
Compiled from Wikipedia. Automated record.