Walter John Woodland

Auxiliary Fire Service 1938 -1941
Age
41

Rank / Role
Leading Fireman

Brigade/Service
AFS - Beckenham

Cause of death
Due to injuries caused by enemy action

Location died
24U , Old Palace School, St Leonards Street, Poplar, London

Current Fire Authority
Kent

Further information

Stanhope Grove Fire Station A total of 32 Firemen and 2 Firewomen died at this direct hit by a land mine on a fire station. 21 of the Firemen were from Beckenham.

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