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In Memory of the 34 Firefighters who lost their life at the Old Palace School

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Month: August 2021

AFS Firewoman Hilda Ellen Dupree

August 30, 2021November 9, 2022 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 7 Comments

Killed in the Line of Duty………. Here is Hilda's story........ Hilda Ellen Dupree was born on 12th August 1919 in Poplar, East London, the second oldest of five children born to Henry Albert Dupree and Ada Murray. Her siblings were Lillian Dupree, Joyce Dupree, Dorothy Dupree, and the youngest, Harry Dupree. Henry and Ada were … Continue reading AFS Firewoman Hilda Ellen Dupree

The Fireman’s Prayer

August 22, 2021 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ Leave a comment

The Fireman’s Prayer When I am called to duty God, whenever flames may rage, Give me the strength to save some life, whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late, Or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear … Continue reading The Fireman’s Prayer

AFS Despatch Rider Ernest Herbert Henly

August 15, 2021October 12, 2021 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 1 Comment

Killed in the line of duty.......... Ernest Herbert Henly was born on 22nd January 1922 in the Mile End area of London, the eldest child of Albert Frederick William Henly and Elizabeth Irene Christie. Albert was born in Chippenham on 8th February 1900 and he married Elizabeth at St Michael and All Angels Church, Bromley, … Continue reading AFS Despatch Rider Ernest Herbert Henly

The Aftermath and The Funeral Cortege

August 8, 2021 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 2 Comments

On the 25th April 1941, Nineteen of the Twenty-One Beckenham Firemen were buried in a mass grave at the Beckenham Cemetery, after a memorial service at the parish church of St. George by Canon Boyd and a solemn procession through the town. The grave was dug entirely by their comrades and was softened by masses … Continue reading The Aftermath and The Funeral Cortege

The History and The Tragic Events

August 7, 2021 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ Leave a comment

Prior to the start of WW2 the Government recognised the fact that the threat of War was imminent and that they were poorly prepared for a second World War. The Government acted swiftly with the Fire Brigade Act of July 1938 which demanded the recruitment of an auxiliary fire service as part of the country’s … Continue reading The History and The Tragic Events

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