William Neill GM
National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
35

Rank / Role
Column Officer

Brigade/Service
NFS - Greenock

Cause of death
Due to being overcome by smoke and fumes at a ship fire caused by enemy action

Location died
Ship Fire, James Watt Dock, Greenock

Current Fire Authority
Scottish

Further information

Awarded George Medal along with Firemaster Pratten and Fireman Berry for actions at a building fire on night of 7/8 May 1941.

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