Robert Smith
Public Fire Brigades
Age
47

Rank / Role
Sub Officer

Brigade/Service
Sheffield

Cause of death
Burns resulting from an explosion involving molten metal.

Location died
Northern General Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
British Steel Corporation, Tinsley Works, Shepcote Lane, Sheffield

Current Fire Authority
South Yorkshire

Further information

Darnell fire station. Fireman Paul Parkin also died. Received a letter of commendation from the then Prime Minister, Winston Churchill for the rescue of two boys in 1954. Fireman Paul Parkin also died.

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