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Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith (b. July 4, 1872) was appointed to the Camden Fire Department in 1899 and served more than 40 years, rising to captain at Engine Company 9 in East Camden; he had retired by the end of 1943.

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Gives Medal to Veteran Fireman, Camden Post-Telegram, February 1, 1919
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Gives Medal to Veteran Fireman

Engineer John A. Dold retired on a pension after twenty-five years in the Camden Fire Department, and the men of No. 7 Engine Company presented him with a gold medal and a silk American flag before he marched out Kaighn avenue.

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No. 3 Fire Company Guests at Banquet - Camden Post-Telegram clipping
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No. 3 Fire Company Guests at Banquet

Superintendent William L. Miles of the MacAndrews & Forbes Company hosted a banquet for Engine Company No. 3 at their headquarters at Broadway and Emerald Street; Engineer Daniel Smith was among the company.

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Dan Smith Takes Sam Lodge's Place, Camden Post-Telegram, July 11, 1913
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Dan Smith Takes Sam Lodge's Place

Camden fireman Samuel Lodge retired after twenty-seven years; Daniel Smith, Robert Whitley and Joseph Nevins received appointments, and John H. Carroll was awarded the contract to furnish horses to the Fire Department at $315 each.

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