Dennis Herbert John Watts

Public Fire Brigades
Age
19

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Bournemouth

Cause of death
Due to multiple injuries sustained following appliance RTA

Location died
'Sherwood', Jnctn Southbourne Grove & Irving Rd, Southbourne, Dorset

Current Fire Authority
Dorset and Wiltshire

Further information

While responding to a call, motor escape swerved to avoid an accident and hit a tramway standard. Foreman Giles also died later as a result of injuries.

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