LONDON FIREMEN TO VISIT U.S.
(8.0. W.) RUGBY, April 30. The American Ambassador in London (Mr J. G. Winant) to-day received three; London firemen, who will shortly sail for America to return the visit of the New York Fire Brigade, which sent delegates to London last autumn.
Mr Winant, bidding them bon. voyage, gave the' firemen the following message: “Anyone who has seen you in action as I have can appreciate the help and advice you will bring to America. You have learnt to stand up against double fire. It takes a kind of special courage to fight a fire in a blaze of light while enemy aircraft are bombing you from above. "Knowing the kind of recognition we have given men in peace time who have accomplished some act of heroism or worth, I know that when you arrive in New York you will be greatly welcomed, for yourselves, and because you London fighting firemen are uniquely representative. of the home defender of England.”
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Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23318, 2 May 1941, Page 10
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