Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Joseph Charles |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 10/3/1928 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | [Unknown] |
Incident Summary
On October 3, 1928, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Joseph Charles of Truck 37 suffered a fatal heart attack in the line of duty.
Funeral services for Charles were held at St. Kilian Church on October 6, and he was interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Citations:
Obituary of Joseph Charles, Chicago Daily Tribune, October 5, 1928.
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