Ernest Netherwood
National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
32

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
NFS - FF5 Huddersfield

Cause of death
Burns resulting from fire involving petrol

Location died
Withington Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Chew Valley Reservoir, Greenfield, Saddleworth

Current Fire Authority
Greater Manchester

Further information

Originally a member of the AFS, becoming a full-time member of Colne Valley Fire Brigade just prior to formation of the NFS. Accident whilst refuelling trailer pumps at work. Slaithewaite Fire Station. Slop-over from open buckets of petrol being used for re-fuelling, whilst carrying a hurricane lamp. Trailer pumps supplying water to Fletcher & Son Paper Mill during drought conditions.

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