Firefighter John J. Loftus

Photo of Firefighter John J. Loftus
Last Call: Mon, Feb 2nd, 1903
Date of Incident: Mon, Feb 2nd, 1903
Cause of Death: Horse Drawn Vehicle (Accidental)
Service Time: 4 years
Age: 28

Incident

Firefighter Loftus was loading hay into a fire department supply wagon when an approaching train's whistle startled the wagon's horses. Firefighter Loftus was thrown from the wagon and run over by the train.

Agency

Indianapolis Fire Department Patch
555 North New Jersey Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 327-6041

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