Daniel McGlynn Gallacher

Auxiliary Fire Service 1938 -1941
Age
33

Rank / Role
Leading Fireman

Brigade/Service
AFS - Greenock

Cause of death
Injuries sustained following a fall into the hold of a ship during firefighting operations.

Location died
Royal Infirmary, Greenock

Injured

Location Injured
Ship 'SS Gandia', James Watt Dry Dock, Port Glasgow, Greenock.

Current Fire Authority
Scottish

Further information

Fell into hold of burning freighter after an air raid. Section Leader Loveman killed instantly by same fall. Rescued by Chief Fire officer Pratten, Third officer M'lellan and Fireman Hamilton

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