EX-MOTOR MECHANIC THOMAS SLINEY, who for nearly 20 years served in that capacity with the Ballycotton, Co. Cork, life-boat, died on 23rd October, 1966.

He was awarded the silver medal in 1936 and the bronze medal in 1943 while on service with the Institution.

Mr. Sliney was first appointed to the crew in 1930 and retired in 1949..