Charles George Gadd

Public Fire Brigades
Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
London

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from partial collapse of building during firefighting operations

Location died
Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
5 Storey Warehouse, 7 Langley Street, London WC2

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

Station Officer Hawkins and Fireman Batt-Rawden also killed at incident.

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