Firefighter Louis R. “Doc” Tomlinson

Photo of Firefighter Louis R. “Doc” Tomlinson
Last Call: Mon, Dec 2nd, 1895
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Duty-Related Illness
Service Time: 23 years
Age: 53

Survivors

His wife Frances Jane, Daughter Lula and son Cleveland

Incident

Shortly after fighting a large fire on Main Street, Firefighter Tomlinson became ill. He never overcame his illness and died several months later. He was assigned as the driver of Engine Company 3.

Agency

Louisville Fire Department
Louisville Fire Department Patch
Louisville Salvage Corps Patch
Louisville Volunteer Fire Department Patch
1135 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
(502) 574-3701
Chief Gregory Frederick

Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Firefighter Louis R. “Doc” Tomlinson.

Firefighter Louis R. “Doc” Tomlinson
Left on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014

Thank you. Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.