Leonard Harrison
National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
31

Rank / Role
Leading Fireman

Brigade/Service
NFS-Sheffield

Cause of death
Due to injuries caused by landmine explosion

Location died
Blyth Links, Northumberland

Current Fire Authority
Northumberland

Further information

Seconded away from Sheffield to Cullercoats.  Killed while dealing with a grass fire adjacent a minefield. Fireman Callaway and Fireman Harris also killed.

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