Robert Howarth MM BEM
National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
67

Rank / Role
Company Officer

Brigade/Service
NFS - Bury

Cause of death
Respiratory condition resulting from injuries sustained in fire and explosion of stored ammunition

Location died
Home Address

Injured

Location Injured
Drill Hall, Castle Street, Bury

Current Fire Authority
Greater Manchester

Further information

Death occurred in 1964 but coroner confirmed to be attributable to the incident. Awarded the BEM for his actions at the incident. Fireman Walter Sunderland killed at same incident as CO Howarth sustained his injuries.

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