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A0555 |
Winnipeg Fire Department Collection |
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Head And Shoulder Shot Of Fire Fighter Charles E. Dawson, Of South Hall Of The City Of Winnipeg Fire Department Died January 1896 From The After Effects Of An Accident Sustained At The Cauchon Block Fire. The Late Fireman Was In Good Health Up To The Time Of The Accident Which Resulted In Injuries To His Back And Complications. His Back Was More Seriously Injured Than First Anticipated And An Attack Of Pneumonia Set In That Was The Final Cause Of Death. The Deceased Joined The Fire Brigade In 1886 And Was One Of The Oldest Members On The Force. His Home Was At Rouse'S Point, Ny, Where His Remains Were Sent Via Cpr Express. The Funeral Took Place From South Hall To The Depot. The South Hall Was Draped Out Of Respect His Memory And The Flags Were At Half Mast On The Towers Of The Three Halls |
Firefighters ▪ Fires ▪ Funerals ▪ Personalities |
1896, January 21
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