DAVIS, Howard A.
Workmen were repairing the roof of St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys on Wilken's Avenue Extended. At approximately 4:15p.m.,a tinner's torch started a fire under the eaves. The fire went 3 alarms, burned for hours, and gutted the main administration building. Firemen had entered the gutted building to extinguish any lingering flames when suddenly the 2nd floor balcony, that included a large iron beam, came crashing down onto the firemen, killing Lieutenant Howard A. Davis, Engine Co. No. 47 & Lieutenant John A. Watson, Engine Co. No. 27 Lieutenant Howard A. Davis was 36 years old and had served 12 years.
Listing Details
House
Baltimore City Fire Department
Age
36
Years of Service
12
County
BALTIMORE CITY
