Frank Erswell
Public Fire Brigades
Age
42

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Croydon

Cause of death
Fall from rope during life-line drill, fracturing spine

Location died
In hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Thornton Heath Fire Station

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

Previously served with the London Fire Brigade and the London and South Western Railway Fire Brigade. Brother also in Croydon Fire Brigade. Age also listed in records as being aged 35.

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