JACOB, Samuel C.
On Sunday June 29, 1952, A Rock Hall V.F.C. fire engine was responding during a heavy rain to the farm of Stewart Groves for a working barn fire . As the engine was crossing the railroad tracks near Brooks Mill, it skidded out of control and into a ditch. Several firemen were thrown from the truck including Firefighter Samuel Carroll Jacob who was critically injured and transported to Kent & Queen Anne's Hospital. Tragically, Firefighter Jacob died from his injuries a few hours after arriving to the hospital. Firefighter Samuel Carroll "Sonny Boy" Jacob was 24 years old. Number of years served are unknown at this time.
Listing Details
House
Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Department
Age
24
Years of Service
Unknown
County
KENT
