Line of Duty Death.
Killed while cleaning up after a fire of the Amoco Virgina tanker. Firefighter Chandler fell into a hole in the deck into a tank filled with gasoline. He drowned instantly.
Cause of Death: Drowning
Line of Duty Death.
Killed while cleaning up after a fire of the Amoco Virgina tanker. Firefighter Chandler fell into a hole in the deck into a tank filled with gasoline. He drowned instantly.
Cause of Death: Drowning
Inscription
D. H. Chandler Jr.
Texas
SN USNR
Dec. 13, 1932 ~ Nov. 9, 1959
Gravesite Details
I have received a note from Mr. Chandlers son Steve. His father was D. H. Chandler. His nickname was Jim. I will not be accepting any further correction request for name changes on this memorial. The family has confirmed Firefighter Chandlers name.