Ray W. Wilkinson , April 26th, 1949

On Sunday, April 24, 1949, on a Local Alarm for a fire located in a building at the NWC of 3rd and Brown Streets, Battalion Chief Ray W. Wilkinson of the 4th Battalion inhaled fumes.

He died from these injuries two days later on April 26, 1949.

Career History

Appointed Hoseman Engine 23                                       December 11, 1914

Transferred Hoseman Engine 50                                     September 1, 1917

Promoted Lieutenant Truck 15                                        April 1, 1925

Promoted Captain Engine 1                                             June 6, 1928

Transferred Captain Engine 52                                        March 16, 1936

Transferred Captain Engine 5                                          November 16, 1938

Transferred Captain Engine 52                                        October 1, 1939

Promoted Battalion Chief 4th Battalion                             October 1, 1940