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Frank Charles Gjeldum

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Frank Charles Gjeldum

Birth
Portland, Meigs County, Ohio, USA
Death
22 May 1954 (aged 40)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Evergreen Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section T Lot 124
Memorial ID
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Frank C. Gjeldum was a fireman killed by 2 gunmen in a cab he was driving on his day off to supplement his city pay. This murder brought attention to the need for firemen and policemen to receive better wages so they wouldn't have to take 2nd jobs to make ends meet.

Frank, who had also served in the U.S. Navy during WWI was survived by his wife, Millie and 6 year old son, James.
Frank C. Gjeldum was a fireman killed by 2 gunmen in a cab he was driving on his day off to supplement his city pay. This murder brought attention to the need for firemen and policemen to receive better wages so they wouldn't have to take 2nd jobs to make ends meet.

Frank, who had also served in the U.S. Navy during WWI was survived by his wife, Millie and 6 year old son, James.


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