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George W. Meriwether (1925–1992) was a Camden firefighter appointed to the Camden Fire Department on June 27, 1960; he served with Engine Company 8 and Ladder Company 3 in East Camden before retiring on pension August 1, 1985.
Obituary of George W. Meriwether of Camden, a Camden firefighter, who died June 3, 1992 at age 66; interment at Harleigh Cemetery.
Two firebombings struck Camden within 16 minutes of each other on December 22, 1971. The first was at 333 Arch Street, housing several businesses including the Puerto Rico Labor Department office. The second struck the Third National Bank of New Jersey at 27th and Federal Streets. Police impounded a red Volkswagen matching witness descriptions. There were no injuries.