Francis Joseph Brooking

Auxiliary Fire Service 1938 -1941
Age
44

Rank / Role
Leading Fireman

Brigade/Service
AFS - Saltash

Cause of death
Due to injuries caused by enemy action

Location died
King Street, Plymouth, Devonport

Current Fire Authority
Cornwall

Further information

En-route to assist with air raid fires in Devenport, their vehicle hit an unexploded bomb which then exploded killing all 6 crew members

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