Colin Townsley
Colin Townsley GM (1942-1987) was the station officer in charge of Red Watch at Soho Fire Station. He was one of 31 people who were killed in the King’s Cross fire in 1987 and the only fire fighter to die. He died while assisting passengers to escape and was posthumously awarded the Chief Officer’s Commendation and the George Medal for his bravery.
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Colin Townsley
Colin Townsley GM (1942-1987) was the station officer in charge of Red Watch at Soho Fire Station. He was one of 31 people who were killed in the King’s Cross fire in 1987 and the only fire fighter to die. He died while assisting passengers to escape and was posthumously awarded the Chief Officer’s Commendation and the George Medal for his bravery.
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Colin Townsley GM (1942-1987) ...... George Medal for his bravery.
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1942-05-22
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1987-11-18
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Station Officer
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George Medal, Chief Officer’s Commendation
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1942-05-22
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1987-11-18
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Lost his life while rescuing p ...... 987 fire; awarded George Medal
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King’s Cross Station
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Colin Townsley
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British
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Station Officer, Red Watch, Soho Fire Station; Firefighter
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Lina Townsley
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Station Officer
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