*The heroism and selflessness of fire professionals must always be honored and remembered.*
WORLD WAR I and WORLD WAR II VETERAN
Services for Ladderman Harold F. Bishop, 46, of ladder company 2, Boston fire department, who died as a result of injuries suffered in an East Boston fire, Saturday, are being held today at his home, 33 Waverly street, Roxbury.
A detail of firemen serves as escort, and the members of ladder company 2 were excused to attend the services.
Bishop, who was appointed to the fire department Feb. 1, 1924, was a veteran of both world wars and had recently been discharged from the coast guard.
He leaves a widow, Mrs. Grace Bishop.
[Wed, Jan 23, 1946 Boston Traveler Page: 4]
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Boston Fire Historical Society~Jan. 19, 2012.
Jan 19, 1946 Ladderman Harold F. Bishop, 45 Ladder 2
He was injured when a skylight fell and hit him, knocked him unconscious after a backdraft occurred and he died of smoke inhalation at 188 Falcon Street, East Boston Box 6179, at 1437 hours (Putnam & Falcon Streets.) He had 22 years of service.
My Notes:
The son of Charles Samuel Bishop (born in Halifax, Nova Scotia) and Bessie Belle Webster (born in Boston). In 1900, father Charles S. Bishop was a Shipper.
Place of birth: 7 Weston Place
The husband of Grace I. Sheets who was born in Ohio.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Harold F Bishop
Residence Year: 1944
Street Address: 33 Waverly, Roxbury
Residence Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: United States Coast Guard
Spouse: Grace I Bishop
Publication Title: Boston, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1944
WORLD WAR I and WORLD WAR II VETERAN
Services for Ladderman Harold F. Bishop, 46, of ladder company 2, Boston fire department, who died as a result of injuries suffered in an East Boston fire, Saturday, are being held today at his home, 33 Waverly street, Roxbury.
A detail of firemen serves as escort, and the members of ladder company 2 were excused to attend the services.
Bishop, who was appointed to the fire department Feb. 1, 1924, was a veteran of both world wars and had recently been discharged from the coast guard.
He leaves a widow, Mrs. Grace Bishop.
[Wed, Jan 23, 1946 Boston Traveler Page: 4]
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Boston Fire Historical Society~Jan. 19, 2012.
Jan 19, 1946 Ladderman Harold F. Bishop, 45 Ladder 2
He was injured when a skylight fell and hit him, knocked him unconscious after a backdraft occurred and he died of smoke inhalation at 188 Falcon Street, East Boston Box 6179, at 1437 hours (Putnam & Falcon Streets.) He had 22 years of service.
My Notes:
The son of Charles Samuel Bishop (born in Halifax, Nova Scotia) and Bessie Belle Webster (born in Boston). In 1900, father Charles S. Bishop was a Shipper.
Place of birth: 7 Weston Place
The husband of Grace I. Sheets who was born in Ohio.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Harold F Bishop
Residence Year: 1944
Street Address: 33 Waverly, Roxbury
Residence Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: United States Coast Guard
Spouse: Grace I Bishop
Publication Title: Boston, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1944
*The heroism and selflessness of fire professionals must always be honored and remembered.*
WORLD WAR I and WORLD WAR II VETERAN
Services for Ladderman Harold F. Bishop, 46, of ladder company 2, Boston fire department, who died as a result of injuries suffered in an East Boston fire, Saturday, are being held today at his home, 33 Waverly street, Roxbury.
A detail of firemen serves as escort, and the members of ladder company 2 were excused to attend the services.
Bishop, who was appointed to the fire department Feb. 1, 1924, was a veteran of both world wars and had recently been discharged from the coast guard.
He leaves a widow, Mrs. Grace Bishop.
[Wed, Jan 23, 1946 Boston Traveler Page: 4]
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Boston Fire Historical Society~Jan. 19, 2012.
Jan 19, 1946 Ladderman Harold F. Bishop, 45 Ladder 2
He was injured when a skylight fell and hit him, knocked him unconscious after a backdraft occurred and he died of smoke inhalation at 188 Falcon Street, East Boston Box 6179, at 1437 hours (Putnam & Falcon Streets.) He had 22 years of service.
My Notes:
The son of Charles Samuel Bishop (born in Halifax, Nova Scotia) and Bessie Belle Webster (born in Boston). In 1900, father Charles S. Bishop was a Shipper.
Place of birth: 7 Weston Place
The husband of Grace I. Sheets who was born in Ohio.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Harold F Bishop
Residence Year: 1944
Street Address: 33 Waverly, Roxbury
Residence Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: United States Coast Guard
Spouse: Grace I Bishop
Publication Title: Boston, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1944
WORLD WAR I and WORLD WAR II VETERAN
Services for Ladderman Harold F. Bishop, 46, of ladder company 2, Boston fire department, who died as a result of injuries suffered in an East Boston fire, Saturday, are being held today at his home, 33 Waverly street, Roxbury.
A detail of firemen serves as escort, and the members of ladder company 2 were excused to attend the services.
Bishop, who was appointed to the fire department Feb. 1, 1924, was a veteran of both world wars and had recently been discharged from the coast guard.
He leaves a widow, Mrs. Grace Bishop.
[Wed, Jan 23, 1946 Boston Traveler Page: 4]
~~~~~~~~
Boston Fire Historical Society~Jan. 19, 2012.
Jan 19, 1946 Ladderman Harold F. Bishop, 45 Ladder 2
He was injured when a skylight fell and hit him, knocked him unconscious after a backdraft occurred and he died of smoke inhalation at 188 Falcon Street, East Boston Box 6179, at 1437 hours (Putnam & Falcon Streets.) He had 22 years of service.
My Notes:
The son of Charles Samuel Bishop (born in Halifax, Nova Scotia) and Bessie Belle Webster (born in Boston). In 1900, father Charles S. Bishop was a Shipper.
Place of birth: 7 Weston Place
The husband of Grace I. Sheets who was born in Ohio.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Harold F Bishop
Residence Year: 1944
Street Address: 33 Waverly, Roxbury
Residence Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: United States Coast Guard
Spouse: Grace I Bishop
Publication Title: Boston, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1944
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