Frank B. Cocker, October 7th, 1900
On September 22, 1900 Hoseman Frank B. Cocker was detailed to Engine 46, located at Water and Reed Streets, to paint the station. While performing these duties, he fell injuring his arm and back. Hoseman Cocker died of these injuries on October 7, 1900.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 14 - January 1, 1883
Additonal Information
November 15, 2018
A search of our records reveals the following information on Benjamin F. Crocker Sr.:
Name: Benjamin Franklin Cocker Sr.
Date of appointment: January 1, 1883
Address: 1523 Arrott St.
Age at appointment: 32
Occupation at appointment: Painter
Position of appointment: Hoseman
Station assigned: Engine 14 @ 4612 Frankford Ave.
Died: October 7, 1900 Service connected
On September 22, 1900 Hoseman Cocker was detailed to Engine 46, located at Water and Reed Sts, to paint the station. While performing these duties, he fell injuring his arm and back. Hoseman Cocker died of these injuries on October 7, 1900.
Since Hoseman Benjamin F. Cocker’s injuries were service connected his name is inscribed on the following Memorials:
Memorial Board at Fireman’s Hall Museum
The Living Flame Memorial for Fallen Fire Fighters and Police at Franklin Square, 6th and Race Streets.
Memorial Plaque at IAFF Local 22 at 5th and Willows Streets.
Memorial at the Philadelphia Fire Academy.