Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Martin McDonald |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 36 to 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 3/7/1955 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 3/7/1955 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On March 7, 1955, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Martin E. McDonald of Engine 98 suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty.
His funeral was held at Immaculate Conception Church on March 10, and he was survived by his widow, two sons, and two daughters.
Citations:
Obituary of Martin E. McDonald, Chicago Daily Tribune, March 9, 1955.
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