Detroit Fire Department Pipeman Peter J. Condry made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the citizens of Detroit. At the time of his death Peter was assigned to Flying Squadron Company No. 1.
A fire was reported in the basement of the plant of Berry Brothers Varnish Company around 2:00pm March 29th, 1919. Pipeman Condry was overcome by
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Detroit Firefighter Stanley Thornton made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the citizens of Detroit. At the time of his death Thornton was assigned to Engine 11.
Firefighter Thornton was killed by a wall collapse while fight a fire at F.M. Sibley Lumber Company on Detroit’s east side. Firefighter Thornton was 36 years old. He had been a Detroit Firefighter for 9 years. Thornton left behind a wife, Grace, and children.
The Thornton family: Ann (8), Kathleen (7), Mrs. Thornton, Hugh (5 1/2), and Mark (9 1/2)
The fire started on the 2nd floor of a 3 story brick
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Detroit Firefighter Stanley J Hausch made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the citizens of Detroit. At the time of his death Stanley was assigned to Engine 17.
Firefighter Hausch was killed by the collapse of a 15 foot block wall while fight a fire on Woodward Avenue. The collapse was caused by an explosion from a backdraft. Firefighter Hausch was 36 years old. He had been a Detroit Firefighter for 23 years.
Lieutenant Vincent Grenwick and 3 other firefighters were also injured in the collapse. Lt. Grenwick suffered a broken leg. Details of the other firefighters injuries are unknown.
The fire started around 2:30 am. Twelve establishments including an artists’ supply house, dance hall, 3 bars and a bowling alley were consumed by the fire. It took 3 hours to contained the fire.
