William A J Tearle

Public Fire Brigades
Age
51

Rank / Role
Section Leader

Brigade/Service
Lostwithiel

Cause of death
Injuries after vehicle ran into a bomb crater during an air raid.

Location died
Bodmin Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Plymouth - en-route to a fire in Devonport.

Current Fire Authority
Cornwall

Further information

Name also on monument in Plymouth. First person from village to lose life during WW2.

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