Percy Durrant Farmer

National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
36

Rank / Role
Leading Fireman

Brigade/Service
NFS - Sandwich

Cause of death
Due to head injuries caused by fall from Turntable Ladder

Location died
Market Place, Sandwich, Kent

Current Fire Authority
Kent

Further information

TL demonstration for 'Wings of Victory Week'. Gust of wind, caught ladder and top section collapsed. Head of ladder extended to 84 ft. Brother in NFS in Beckenham.

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