John Sydney Farrow

Auxiliary Fire Service 1938 -1941
Age
16

Rank / Role
Messenger

Brigade/Service
AFS - Paisley

Cause of death
Due to injuries caused by enemy action

Location died
Royal Alexandra Infirmary

Injured

Location Injured
AFS Fire Station, West Street School, Newton Street, Paisley

Current Fire Authority
Scottish

Further information

Explosion of parachute-dropped land mine.

 

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