Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | William Droegemueller |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Truckman |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 26 to 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 6/26/1905 |
| Cause of Death | Thrown from vehicle |
| Nature of Death | Trauma |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Responding to/returning from incident |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 6/26/1905 |
| Incident Location | Street/Road |
| Incident Attribute | Traffic accidents |
Incident Summary
On June 26, 1905, Chicago Fire Department Truckman William A. Droegemueller of Truck 7 died in the line of duty while responding to a residential fire on Monroe Street. Droegemueller was thrown from Truck 7 when it overturned after colliding with an electric streetcar at the intersection of Wood and Lake Streets. Droegemueller, who was at the truck’s tiller, died instantly from a fractured skull, and two other firefighters suffered serious injuries.
Citations:
“Killed in a Collision; Fireman Knocked from Truck by Electric Car,” Chicago Daily Tribune, June 27, 1905.
“Brave Firemen are Honored,” Chicago Daily Tribune, July 7, 1905.
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