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Charles E. Watkin
Charles E. Watkin Jr. (1879-1954) was a Camden Fire Department captain who served over 34 years, from his appointment on January 1, 1915 until his retirement on May 1, 1949.
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Four Firemen Are Trapped in Collapse of Brick Wall
A Camden Evening Courier report of July 27, 1925 on a spectacular fire at the Bantivoglio & Son junk warehouse at 252 Division Street, in which a collapsing brick wall buried four firemen of Engine Company No. 7, including Captain Watkin.
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Three Firemen Hurt at Blaze in Camden
A Trenton Evening Times report of March 24, 1924 on a fire at Camden's busiest corner that injured three firemen — Lawrence Mathews, Charles Watkins and George Hunt — when a ladder fell.
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Iron Bars Prevent Rescue of Boy Who Dies in Camden Fire
A Philadelphia Inquirer report of April 28, 1922 on a fatal fire at 1009 Broadway, Camden, in which iron bars from the building's former use as a bank prevented the rescue of a sleeping boy. Six firemen, including Captain Charles Watkins of No. 7 Engine Company, were injured.
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Fire Department Promotions
A Philadelphia Inquirer news brief of December 24, 1921 reporting that Captain Charles Todd was placed on pension and Lieutenant Charles Watkins of No. 5 Company was advanced to a captaincy.
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14 Firemen Win City Promotions
A Camden Daily Courier report of May 21, 1920 on the promotion of fourteen members of the Camden fire department. Charles Watkins was among those advanced to the rank of lieutenant.
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Charm Presented to Deputy Chief
A Camden Daily Courier report of November 24, 1915 on a turkey supper given to the members of No. 4 Engine Company in honor of Deputy Fire Chief William Patterson. Charles Watkins Jr. was among those gathered.
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Firemen Escort Steer's Remains
A Camden Post-Telegram report of January 25, 1915 on the funeral of Fireman Robert B. Steer, a twenty-five-year member of the Camden fire department. Charles Watkins Jr. served among the pallbearers.
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Police Guard Gas Tank
A Philadelphia Inquirer report of August 12, 1904 on the police guard placed over the gas holder being built at Locust and Walnut streets in Camden during a riveters' strike. Charles F. Watkins was named among those assaulted.