William Proctor
Public Fire Brigades
Age
55

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Ramsbottom

Cause of death
Asphyxiation by fumes from steam fire engine whilst en-route to a fire.

Injured

Location Injured
Stubbins Paper Mill, Stubbins lane, Ramsbottom

Current Fire Authority
Greater Manchester

Further information

Collapsed and died shortly afterwards. Had been previously suffering from influenza

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