NYC VOL FD (PRE-FDNY) Line of Duty Deaths
July 1, 1834 - LODD
Engineer Eugene Underhill, 20 - Engine 13
Volunteer Fireman Frederick A. Ward, 22 - Engine 13
Eagle Engine Company No. 13. Manhattan, New York
While operating a line at a major fire in a warehouse at Haydock, Clay & Company at 173 Pearl Street, they were killed when they were caught under a collapsing wall. Their bodies were found lying side by side.
RIP. Never forget