Colin Hill
Public Fire Brigades
Age
39

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Sheffield

Cause of death
Injuries sustained following a fall from a tree.

Location died
Rear of 88 Albert Road, Sheffield

Current Fire Authority
South Yorkshire

Further information

Fell whilst attempting to rescue a cat up a tree.

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I was a witness to this fireman's death in 1950. I was 5 years old. I am now 79, but never forgot he had the cat in his jacket, but lost his footing the cat ran off. So sad

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