FDNY Line of Duty Death
May 30, 1944 - LODD
Lieutenant Harold J. Curran, 30
Engine 161 - det. to Engine 154
FDNY. Staten Island, New York
Lieutenant Curran died as a result of the severe smoke inhalation sustained the previous day while operating at a stubborn cargo ship fire at Pier 13 at the Army Port. Seven other firemen were overcome by smoke and transported to the hospital.
RIP. Never forget.