May 18, 1896 - five DC Fireman were killed in the line of duty - Box 139 Louisiana Ave, Between 9th & 10th Sts - wall collapsed on them while fighting a fire at the Commission House on Louisiana Ave NW:
Assistant Foreman Thomas A. Griffen of Truck B
Pvt Daniel Conway of Engine 9
Assistant Foreman George H Giles of Engine 9
Pvt Joseph Mulhally of Engine 8
Assistant Foreman George Kettler of Engine 8.
Assistant Foreman Thomas A. Griffen of Truck B
Pvt Daniel Conway of Engine 9
Assistant Foreman George H Giles of Engine 9
Pvt Joseph Mulhally of Engine 8
Assistant Foreman George Kettler of Engine 8.