James Y Hancock

Insurance Fire Brigades
Rank / Role
Junior Fireman

Brigade/Service
London Fire Engine Establishment.

Cause of death
Due to injuries sustained following collapse of upper floor & roof collapse at incident

Location died
Lawfords & Westrups, ships biscuits bakers, 193 New Crane Street, Shadwell, Wapping

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

Wellclose Square Fire Station. Senior Fireman J Piercy also killed.

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