William Bowey
Died
:
11 October 1890
Age
:
26
Rank
:
Police Fireman
Force
:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade
Cause
:
Fire
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died eighteen days after being overcome by acid fumes while fighting a fire in the cellar of a chemist shop on 23rd September.
Two other Police Firemen, James Grey and William Murphy, died on the day of the incident.