Cyril Demarne | |
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Born | Poplar, London, United Kingdom | 7 February 1905
Died | 28 January 2007 | (aged 101)
Occupation(s) | British wartime firefighter Author |
Spouse | Alice Blanche |
Children | Two daughters; Josephine and Marji |
Cyril Thomas Demarne, OBE (7 February 1905 – 28 January 2007) was a British firefighter. He served in London during the Second World War, throughout the Blitz. He was later involved in establishing aviation firefighting units in Australasia and in Beirut. In retirement, he wrote several books based on his wartime experiences.