Raymond Deveson
Public Fire Brigades
Rank / Role
Leading Fireman

Brigade/Service
Kent

Cause of death
Collapsed and died during firefighting operations

Location died
Ship - 'Yousof Baksh' beached at Sandwich Bay, Deal to avoid sinking after a fire on board

Current Fire Authority
Kent

Further information

Retained. Eastry Fire Station. Died on the third day of the incident. Ship carrying Jute, Cotton and Oil Cake.

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