Walter Sunderland
National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
39

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
NFS - Bury

Cause of death
Due to explosion of stored ammunition during firefighting operations

Location died
Drill Hall, Castle Street, Bury

Current Fire Authority
Lancashire

Further information

Posthumously awarded a Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct. Company Officer Howarth MM BEM seriously injured by the explosion at this incident and died of his injuries in 1964.

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