FDNY FF MATTHEW J. BELFORD L 147 LODD 5/7/1957

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FDNY Fire Service Line of Duty Death​

May 7, 1957 - LODD
Fireman Matthew J. Belford, 41
Ladder 147
FDNY. Brooklyn, New York





Fireman Belford collapsed and died after suffering the effects of smoke inhalation and exhaustion while operating at a two-alarm fire in a Brooklyn shoe store.


RIP. Never forget.

 

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^^^^^ FF Matt Belford LODD LAD*147 was an Uncle of the Belford Brothers....Joe 108...Gerry 119 & Tom 105 all have Passed to a Higher Level.....I worked with Joe in 108 & ran in with Gerry....Tom was in my USMC Boot Camp Platoon at Paris Island......Continued Rest In Peace To All.