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Hoseman
Age: 24
Year of Death: 1942

Francis J. Degan

Hoseman Francis J. Degan, age 24, of the Boston Fire Department died in a wall collapse at a restaurant fire on November 15, 1942.

He was born on April 10, 1918 in South Boston, Massachusetts.  Francis was a lifeguard before being appointed to the Boston Fire Department on August 6, 1941 and assigned to Engine Company 3. He resided at 190 L Street, South Boston.  He was single and was the son of Ladderman John J. Degan of Ladder Company 1, in downtown.

His funeral was held on November 18, 1942 at his home at 190 L Street, South Boston, followed by a Requiem Mass at Gate of Heaven Church, 615 East Fourth Street, South Boston. He was interred in New Calvary Cemetery, Roslindale.

This firefighter line of duty fatality occurred before the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was built in Emmitsburg, Maryland. While this firefighter has not been officially honored at the Memorial site, there are plans to do so when resources are available.

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