Bristol Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Wednesday, May 17, 1944
Add to My HeroesErnest W. Schilke
Supernumerary Ernest Schilke died after being overcome by carbon monoxide gas after a gas explosion at a mill on Broad Street.
Two workmen were making repairs following the explosion when they were overcome by the fumes. Supernumerary Schilke and fire officials arrived at the scene and attempted to rescue one of the workmen who had collapsed. Supernumerary Schilke and one of the fire officials were both overcome and the Supernumerary died as a result.
Supernumerary Schilke had served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during WW II.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
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- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
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