Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Charles Katyll |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Captain |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 51 to 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 4/24/1954 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Post-incident |
Incident Summary
On April 24, 1954, Chicago Fire Department Captain Charles Katyll of Engine 33 died at his firehouse after returning from two extra alarm fires. He had been a firefighter for twenty-five years and a captain for seven years.
A requiem mass was held at St. Bartholomew’s Church on April 28, and he was survived by a daughter, three brothers, and a sister.
Citations:
Obituary of Fire Capt. Charles Katyll, Chicago Daily Tribune, April 26, 1954.
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