IFLODD: Firefighter Memorial


Firefighter Record

Firefighter Details

Name Martin McDonald
Agency Chicago Fire Department
Rank Firefighter
Type of Firefighter Career
Age Range 36 to 40
Sex Male
Date of Birth 0/0/0
Date of Death 3/7/1955
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 3/7/1955
Incident Location Firehouse
Incident Attribute [Not applicable]

Incident Summary

On March 7, 1955, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Martin E. McDonald of Engine 98 suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty.

His funeral was held at Immaculate Conception Church on March 10, and he was survived by his widow, two sons, and two daughters.

Citations:

Obituary of Martin E. McDonald, Chicago Daily Tribune, March 9, 1955.


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