Francis Bull Cokayne

Public Fire Brigades
Age
53

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Gillingham

Cause of death
Due to severe burn injuries sustained during a fire service display drill

Location died
Gillingham Park, Gillingham, Kent

Current Fire Authority
Kent

Further information

Fireman AJ Nicholls and Fireman AJ Tabrett also died as a result of this accident. A total of 15 people including 9 boys died. Display building accidentally set on fire. see 'The Fireman's Wedding' Tragedy by John Langdon

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