Robert T. Moorehead, February 24th, 1919

On Monday, February 24, 1919 at 12:11 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 4313, for a fire at the L. Martin Lampblack Company, located at Milnor and Bleigh streets.

While operating at this fire, Lieutenant Robert T. Moorehead of Engine 52 was killed when he fell through a skylight into a blazing kiln of lampblack.

Lieutenant Moorehead was 46 years of age at the time of his death.

Career History

Appointed Hoseman Engine 38 -  June 16, 1910

Transferred Hoseman Engine 29 - September 20, 1915

Transferred Hoseman Engine 38 - January 1, 1916

Promoted Lieutenant Engine 52 - July 3, 1917