Firefighter Oliver Leer

Photo of Firefighter Oliver Leer
Last Call: Fri, Jul 29th, 1955
Date of Incident: Fri, Jun 24th, 1955
Cause of Death: Exposure
Service Time: 18 years
Age: 45

Survivors

His wife Marie

Incident

As he assisted in fighting a residential fire on June 24, 1955, Firefighter Leer was overcome by fumes from an oil heater. His condition deteriorated over the next month and he died from his exposure on July 29, 1955.

Agency

Elwood Fire Department Patch
1505 South B Street
Elwood, Indiana 46036
(765) 552-3366

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