FDNY Fire Service Line of Duty Death
March 12, 1886 - LODD
Battalion Chief Francis Mahedy, 47
Battalion 4
FDNY. Manhattan, New York
Chief Mahedy was killed when his buggy collided with Engine 17 at Ludlow and Stanton Streets, while responding to an alarm for Manhattan Box 224, March 12, 1886.
Note - Chief's driver was delivering a report to Police HQ with BN 4 buggy. BN 4's quarters was at 180 Clinton Street. BC Mahedy was at H&L 9's quarters at 209 Elizabeth Street when Box 224 was received. BC Mahedy responded from H&L 9 in his own buggy. Engine 17 was responding from 91 Ludlow Street. The collision took place at Ludlow Street and Stanton Street intersection.
FUNERAL
VETERAN
Chief Mahedy was a Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army. He was responsible for several life-saving rescues in his firefighting career. His widow received $1000 and $25 a month from the Police Relief Fund.
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RIP. NEVER FORGET.
