George William McGregor

National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
41

Rank / Role
Divisional Officer

Brigade/Service
NFS - FF1

Cause of death
Extensive burns

Location died
South Shields General Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Ship 'SS Anglo Norse', Black Jetty Buoys, Jarrow

Current Fire Authority
Tyne & Wear

Further information

Injured during firefighting operations. First NFS officer to die on duty.

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