Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | John Hughes |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 8/21/1915 |
| 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 | 8/21/1915 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On August 21, 1915, Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant John Hughes, died in the line of duty after suffering a heart attack in company quarters.
He became a member of the department in 1885 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 1896.
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