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John Axon 1900 - 1957
- occupation:
- Train driver
- Nationality:
- British
English engine driver from Stockport (Edgeley Depot) who died trying to stop a runaway freight train crashing at Chapel-en-le-Frith. Posthumously awarded the George Cross in 1957.
English engine driver from Stockport (Edgeley Depot) who died trying to stop a runaway freight train crashing at Chapel-en-le-Frith. Posthumously awarded the George Cross in 1957.