Local Appeal Tribunal case file for John William Croson, aged 46, Coal face worker at [colliery not stated] Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: Beaurepaire, New Street, Swanwick Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Multiple injuries Further information: First Local appeal tribunal set for 11/05/1954 adjourned for a medical report as claimant had returned to pre-accident work for a number of months. Medical report stated 'In my opinion he is quite unfit to do coal face work… after (knee) operation his case should be re-assessed'. Tribunal proceedings state: 'Was never really capable of resuming his pre-accident occupation - had to have the assistance of his mates'. Special Hardship Allowance leaflet included with the file. 1954