Herbert James Joseph Tanner

Public Fire Brigades
Age
55

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Query

Cause of death
Due to injuries caused by enemy action.

Location died
Broad Weir

Current Fire Authority
Avon

Further information

Driver for Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company. Either a member of the Bristol AFS or a Works Fireman, although no proof of him being a fireman found. Single bomb dropped in Broad Weir, setting fire to 3 buses and a car and killing 44 people.

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