Project Roll Call

Walter Howell

  • Captain
  • Binghamton Fire Department
  • New York
  • Year of Death: 1914

Captain Howell was killed when a large plate glass window fell on him while fighting a fire at the Babcock, Hinds, and Underwood Store, a large four story building that ran from 174 Washington Street to 120 State Street.


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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Memorial Wall

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