WILKINS, Ford J.
Honoring & Remembering Maryland Fallen Heroes
Willards Volunteer Fire Company ~ Wicomico County ~ Maryland
July 13, 1958
On April 24, 1929, while working with fellow firefighters to pump out the basement of a residence on Ocean City Road, Firefighter Ford Wilkins and his brother Granville were struck by a vehicle.
A passing motorist was confused by a bright spotlight on the fire engine parked on the opposite side of the road & mistook it for a car with one headlight. Just as Ford and Granville stepped from behind the engine, the motorist swerved and struck the brothers
Ford suffered severe compound fractures to both legs. Tragically, he never fully recovered from his injuries. He passed away on July 13, 1958.
Firefighter Ford J. Wilkins was 74 years old. Number of years served is unknown at this time.
