Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Nicholas Wilberscheid |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Driver |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 6/4/1916 |
| Cause of Death | Fall |
| Nature of Death | Trauma |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 6/3/1916 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | Firehouse accidents |
Incident Summary
On June 4, 1916, Chicago Fire Department Driver Nicholas Wilberscheid died in the line of duty as a result of injuries received falling from the seat of his engine in front of Engine Company No. 35, while his company was changing quarters on June 3.
He became a member of the Department January 1, 1907.
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