National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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Assistant Foreman
Age: 23
Year of Death: 1896

George W. Kettler

Assistant Foreman George W. Kettler, age 23, of the District of Columbia Fire Department, died on May 20, 1896, from injuries sustained in a collapse during the Commission House fire.

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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