Firefighter Franklin D. "Jack" Whedon

Photo of Firefighter Franklin D. "Jack" Whedon
Last Call: Sat, Dec 15th, 1928
Date of Incident: Wed, Dec 12th, 1928
Cause of Death: Trauma (Accidental)
Service Time: 44 years
Age: 64

Survivors

His wife Mary

Incident

As Firefighter Whedon gathered hose following a fire, he was struck by a passing vehicle. He died from his injuries a few days later.

The accident occurred on Second Street between Plum and Vernon Streets while firefighters were cleaning up following a fire in the Wallace Sawmill.

Agency

Madison Fire Department Patch
101 West Main Street
Madison, Indiana 47250
(812) 265-8350

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