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U.S. Army · United States 
Frederick Ellis
1964
Frederick Potter Ellis served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Constable Frederick Ellis suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting firefighters and police officers at the scene of a massive structure fire at an abandoned hat factory at 27 Pahquioque Avenue.
Fourteen firefighters were injured while battling the fire. Constable Ellis collapsed at the scene and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Constable Ellis was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and previously retired from the Danbury Fire Department before being elected as a town constable.
Fourteen firefighters were injured while battling the fire. Constable Ellis collapsed at the scene and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Constable Ellis was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and previously retired from the Danbury Fire Department before being elected as a town constable.
Survivors
He was survived by his and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Danbury Constable's Office
Constable
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