African-American sailor who deserts his ship in Wales. Joins the Parry family and works as a miner. Survives a fatal gas explosion that kills Dick Parry. Marches to London to demand mine reopening. Trapped underground, sacrifices himself by knocking Emlyn unconscious to trigger dynamite, breaking through rock to save the others.
They share a brief journey to Wales, forming a transient alliance.
Dick provides David with housing and familial acceptance, bridging racial and social divides.
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