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O'Neil, John
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O'Neil, John

Titles and Honors
Battalion Chief, Detroit Fire Dept.
Notes
- Fought at the D.M. Ferry fire on Jan. 1, 1886

Ref: "Our Firemen" by Charles S. Hathaway, 1894.
Occupation
Firefighter, Detroit Fire Dept.

1869 - Entered DFD as battery boy and supply driver
1870 - Pipeman with Engine Co. No. 2
1872 - Ladderman w/ Truck No. 1
1881 - Asst. foreman of Truck No. 3 (and later No. 1)
1883 - Captain of Truck No. 1
1891 - Promoted to Chief of Battalion

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