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