John Axon
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John Axon (d. 9 February 1957) was an English railway driver who died while driving a runaway steam locomotive whose brakes had failed. His actions saved the lives of the passengers on his train.
He was posthumously awarded the George Cross. He was the subject of a famous radio ballad written by Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger, and Charles Parker.
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Categories: British people stubs | 1957 deaths | George Cross recipients | Important people in rail transport
