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Fire on Transport Meade Leaves Three Dead
A blaze in the hold of the US transport Meade in San Francisco killed three sailors and injured many as the ship carrying over 1000 soldiers and army supplies was set to sail for Maxima. Captain George Wilson fell injured amid fumes, while Operator Lassak saved others, earning praise for heroism.
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San Francisco
United States
Meade
Maxima
George Wilson
Merde
Lassak