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The Largest ever loss of Life for The London Fire Brigade
« on: Sunday 01 March 20 12:57 GMT (UK) »
This is one of the saddest and most tragic stories I have written about and what is still today, the Largest ever loss of life for the London Fire Brigade at one incident. This involves my Great Aunt, but it’s also one of the research projects that I am probably most satisfied with.


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Re: The Largest ever loss of Life for The London Fire Brigade
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 01 March 20 14:33 GMT (UK) »
thank you for posting Chiddicks.
Pay, Kent. 
Barham, Kent. 
Cork(e), Kent. 
Cooley, Kent.
Barwell, Rutland/Northants/Greenwich.
Cotterill, Derbys.
Van Steenhoven/Steenhoven/Hoven, Nord Brabant/Belgium/East London.
Kesneer Belgium/East London
Burton, East London.
Barlow, East London
Wayling, East London
Wade, Greenwich/Brightlingsea, Essex.
Thorpe, Brightlingsea, Essex

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Re: The Largest ever loss of Life for The London Fire Brigade
« Reply #2 on: Monday 02 March 20 11:50 GMT (UK) »
Thank you IgorStrav, much appreciated
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Re: The Largest ever loss of Life for The London Fire Brigade
« Reply #3 on: Monday 20 April 20 21:30 BST (UK) »
Forgot to say in the original post, if anybody is related to anybody on the list just dm me and I will share the info that I have.

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Re: The Largest ever loss of Life for The London Fire Brigade
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 21 April 21 09:29 BST (UK) »
Yesterday was the 80th Anniversary of this tragic event
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Re: The Largest ever loss of Life for The London Fire Brigade
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 21 April 21 11:27 BST (UK) »
This was so sad to read, but thanks for posting it.

I know someone who thinks that people who didn`t actually fight in the war were somehow derelict in their duty.

This shows that it`s not the case; some of those listed were of the age to be called up, but gave their lives and service to the war effort just as much.

We should be thankful for all of them.

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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 21 April 21 12:34 BST (UK) »
This was so sad to read, but thanks for posting it.

I know someone who thinks that people who didn`t actually fight in the war were somehow derelict in their duty.

This shows that it`s not the case; some of those listed were of the age to be called up, but gave their lives and service to the war effort just as much.

We should be thankful for all of them.


I agree Billy, their contributions were equally as important to the Armed Forces service men and women who gave so much to protect our freedom
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Re: The Largest ever loss of Life for The London Fire Brigade
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 21 April 21 17:08 BST (UK) »
Thanks for all the details
Interesting read.
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 21 April 21 21:35 BST (UK) »
Thanks for all the details
Interesting read.



Thanks I am glad that you enjoyed it, albeit its a harrowing tale.
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