J. Robert McCleery

J. Robert McCleery, 26, electrician, died attempting to save Lawrence J. Addison, 19, factory hand, from drowning, New Castle, Indiana, July 8, 1928. While swimming in Flatrock Creek, Addison got into distress 40 feet from the bank and called for help. McCleery was swimming about 25 feet nearer the bank. He swam 15 feet toward Addison, was submerged momentarily, and called for help. A moment later he and Addison sank and were drowned.