Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | James Lichamer |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 46 to 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 5/31/1961 |
| 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 | 5/31/1961 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On May 31, 1961, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter James Lichamer of Engine 99 suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty at the Engine 99 firehouse.
Funeral services for Lichamer were held on June 3, and he was survived by his widow and two children.
Citations:
“Obituary of James Lichamer,” Chicago Daily Tribune, June 1, 1961.
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