Walter Duthoit
National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
32

Rank / Role
Leading Fireman

Brigade/Service
NFS - Leeds

Cause of death
Due to injuries following partial structural collapse of building. Building collapse during rescue operations to find and retrieve a previously trapped fireman

Location died
Hembrigg Wool Mill, Morley, Leeds.

Current Fire Authority
West Yorkshire

Further information

Section Leader Paul Cromwell also killed. 5 other firemen also injured.

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