Ernest R Watts

Public Fire Brigades
Age
25

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
London

Cause of death
Injuries incurred after being involved in a Road Traffic accident

Location died
Juniper Street

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

Coachman. From New Cross fire station. Thrown from a horse-drawn appliance after a collision with a milk cart and run over by passing motor lorry. Travelling to Brigade Headquarters in Southwick Bridge Road.

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