Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Edward Patton |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 46 to 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 10/25/1955 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion , Contact/Exposure |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | Smoke inhalation |
| Type of Duty | Post-incident |
Incident Summary
On October 25, 1955, Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Edward J. Patton of Truck 56 suffered a fatal heart attack following a fire on Kasson Avenue.
Funeral services were held at St. Catherine of Siena Church on October 28, and he was survived by his widow, mother, three brothers, and two sisters.
Citations:
Obituary of Edward J. Patton, Chicago Daily Tribune, October 27, 1955.
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