Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Frank Busch |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 3/4/1942 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | [Unknown] |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 3/4/1942 |
| Incident Location | [Unknown] |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On March 4, 1942, Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Frank Busch of Engine 91 suffered a fatal heart attack in the line of duty.
Funeral services for Busch were held at St. Bartholomew’s Church on March 7, and he was interred at Mount Carmel Cemetery. He was survived by his widow and three children.
Citations:
Obituary of Frank Busch, Chicago Daily Tribune, March 6, 1942.
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