Andrew Patterson
Died
:
13 March 1853
Age
:
40
Rank
:
Sergeant
Force
:
City of London Police
Cause
:
Fire
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died from the serious burns he sustained four days earlier while attending a fire in Holborn Bars, Snow Hill.
During the fire Sergeant Patterson was exposed to phosphorous that ignited on his trousers.