Howard B. Wilson, March 24th, 1945
On Sunday, March 24, 1945 at 5:34 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 2164, Commercial Avenue and Mifflin Street, for a fire at the Globe Drum Company, located at Delaware Avenue and Mifflin Street.
Lieutenant Howard B. Wilson of Engine 1 was killed in a collision between Engine 1’s wagon and Engine 8’s pumper at the intersection of 2nd and Christian Streets.
Engine 8’s pumper crashed into an American Store after colliding with Engine 1’s wagon.
Howard B. Wilson, March 24th, 1945
On Sunday, March 24, 1945 at 5:34 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 2164, Commercial Avenue and Mifflin Street, for a fire at the Globe Drum Company, located at Delaware Avenue and Mifflin Street.
Lieutenant Howard B. Wilson of Engine 1 was killed in a collision between Engine 1’s wagon and Engine 8’s pumper at the intersection of 2nd and Christian Streets.
Engine 8’s pumper crashed into an American Store after colliding with Engine 1’s wagon.
Career History
Appointed Ladderman Truck 9 - February 6, 1936
Transferred Hoseman Engine 7 - March 16, 1940
Promoted Lieutenant Engine 1 - August 16, 1943