Alfred Best
Public Fire Brigades
Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
London

Cause of death
Injuries sustained as a result of an explosion during firefighting operations

Location died
Rubber store Lower Oliver's Wharf, Wapping

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

Fireman J Coleman and Fireman H Green also killed. All from Shadwell Fire station. 6 other Firemen seriously injured.

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