Fleischmann's Fire Kills 7 Firefighters - August 1, 1918

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In Memory of the Peekskill Volunteer Firefighters

killed in the line of duty at the Fleischmann's Fire

AUGUST 1, 1918

- Surgeon Charles R.F. Greene

- Captain Clarence J. Lockwood

- 1st Lieut. James H. Selleck

- 2nd Lieut. Louis A. Barmore

- Firefighter George A. Casseles

- Firefighter John E. Torpy

- Firefighter Walter Cole

New York Times - 1918

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/...FBE668383609EDE

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Memorial Service will be held TODAY at 6 PM on

John Walsh Blvd in Peekskill

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Photos TR54. Took some photos this morning at the site on John Walsh Blvd - west side of the city.

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Photo TR54.

[Guest]

We Will Never Forget The Peekskill 7. Tha Brave Thay Show Is The Back Bone Of The Amercan Firefighter. May The Rest In Peece

[Guest]

We will Never Forget the Peekskill 7. The bravery they have shown Is The back bone of every American firefighter. paid & volunteer. May they Rest In Peace. Do not forget The Wives. They are also the American firefighters' back bone.