Duggan, John

Time of service: Unknown - Unknown

LODD: Dec. 6, 1917

Associated company: Halifax Fire Department

John Duggan
 
____-1917
 
LODD
 
Hoseman John J. Duggan died on December 6, 1917, when the munitions ship Mont Blanc exploded in front of Pier 6 in Halifax Harbour. He was traveling from Isleville Street's Station 7 in a  horse-drawn firefighting wagon, when he died.
 
Mr. Duggan was 34 years old, and was married. He lived at 130 Creighton Street. The cause of death was listed as: “Shock due to injuries from explosion”. Duggan’s death certificate lists his occupation as stevedore (loading/unloading ships).

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