SHARAR, Walter R.

Honoring & Remembering Maryland Fallen Heroes

Antietim Fire Co. Engine 2 ~ Washington County ~ Maryland

May 27,1932

On Wednesday May 18, 1932, firemen responded to a working apartment house fire at South Prospect & Baltimore Streets.
As Firefighter Walter Sharar was leaving the roof of the structure the ladder gave way and he fell 40 feet to the ground below. He was transported to a hospital where his injuries were thought not to be serious.
Sadly, on May 27,1932, Firefighter Sharar died as a result of the injuries he received.
Firefighter Walter Reige Sharar was 55 years old. Number of years served are unknown at this time.