Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | James McLaughlin |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 4/30/1966 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 4/30/1966 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On April 30, 1966, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter James J. McLaughlin of Squad 8 suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty at department headquarters.
Funeral services for McLaughlin were held at St. Gall Church on May 3, and he was buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery. He was survived by his widow, two children, and four siblings.
Citations:
“Obituary of James J. McLaughlin,” Chicago Tribune, May 1, 1966.
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