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U.S. Army · United States 
John Brady
1868
John P. Brady served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman John Brady was killed while assisting the fire department fight a fire at a foundry in the 1500 block of Market Street. Several people were trapped inside of the foundry and it was necessary to entry an adjacent store to fight the fire. As Patrolman Brady and another officer entered the building collapsed, killing Patrolman Brady. Three citizens and two firemen were also killed as a result of the fire.
Survivors
S Army veteran of the Civil war and was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Wheeling Police Department
Patrolman
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