FDNY Line of Duty DeathS
https://www.facebook.com/fireservicelineofdutydeaths#November 14, 1906 - LODD
Fireman William H. Rush
Engine 49
FDNY. Manhattan, New York
Fireman Rush died as a result of the severe skull fracture sustained November 12th, when he fell from the apparatus while responding to an alarm. His son went on to become a Battalion Chief in the FDNY, and also died as a result of a fractured skull while responding to an alarm on April 25, 1912.
COMBINATION ENGINE COMPANY 49 MANHATTAN
ORG. Blackwell’s Island (Temp.) (Mar. 18, 1882)
NQTRS. Blackwell’s Island (May 2, 1882) NQTRS. Welfare Island
(Sep. 23, 1949) DISB. (Sep. 21, 1958)
Now called Roosevelt Island
Father/Son LODDs:
BC John Rush BN 5 LODD 4/25/1912
Died as a result of a fractured skull while responding to an alarm on April 25, 1912
Members of Ladder 8 paying respects for BC Rush
