Plaque

Faust and Meere - E1

Inscription

In memory of firemen, Bill Faust and Adam Meere who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty, 20 July 2004.

After we'd posted this our colleague Andrew Behan added some biographical details for the two men.

Site: Faust and Meere - E1 (1 memorial)

E1, Commercial Road, Fire station

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Faust and Meere - E1

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Bill Faust (Billy)

Died with Adam Meere in a fire in Bethnal Green, which started in the basemen...

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Adam James Meere

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