Charles A Henley KPM

Public Fire Brigades
Age
26

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
London

Cause of death
Phthisis (TB), attributed to lowered power of resistance to disease due to injuries resulting from enemy action WW1

Location died
Sanatorium

Injured

Location Injured
Fire Station, (Street station), St Bartholomew Close, City

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

World War 1 air raid casualty. Direct hit on station. Knocked unconscious by the bomb but on regaining consciousness caried on to rescue woman from first floor of neighbouring building, then got hydrant to work to fight fire. Explosion ruptured ear drumAwarded Kings Police Medal for conspicuous bravery during the air raid. TB contracted in August 1917. Pension paid to widow.

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