Standing Up Against Double Fire
American Tribute To London Firemen GREAT WELCOME PROMISED IN NEW YORK (British Official Wireless.) Received Thursday, 0.20 p.m. RUGBY, April 30. The American Ambassador to-day received three London firemen who will shortly sail for America to return the visit to 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 bring to America. You have learnt to gtand up against a 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 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 defenders of England.”
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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 103, 2 May 1941, Page 7
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