William Bowey

William Bowey

Died

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11 October 1890

Age

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26

Rank

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Police Fireman

Force

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade

Cause

:

Fire

Duty Status

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On Duty

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.