Thomas B. Hassell, December 21st, 1940

On Saturday, December 21, 1940, Marine Fireman Thomas B. Hassell of Fireboat 2 was killed when his head was struck by an air pump aboard the Rudolph Blankenburg at Penn Treaty Park Station. He died instantly.

Career History

Appointed Marine Fireman Fireboat 1                                 January 2, 1935

Transferred Marine Fireman Fireboat 3                               January 1, 1936

Transferred Marine Fireman Fireboat 2                               October 16, 1939