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Chief John H. Alderson
May 20, 1940 to December 29, 1955Battalion

September 2, 1923
April 1, 1929
October 16, 1935
May 20, 1940
December 29, 1955
May 17, 1969

Joined the LAFD
Promoted to Fire Captain
Promoted to Battalion Chief
Appointed Chief Engineer
Retired
Died

*Chief John H. Alderson was 41 years old when he was appointed Chief Engineer.

John H. Alderson Raised to Highest Position in Department
THE FIREMAN'S GRAPEVINE, June 15, 1940

Chief Alderson's Retirement  A Memorable Evening
THE FIREMEN'S GRAPEVINE, May, 1956

Chief Engineer John H. Alderson
THE FIREMAN'S GRAPEVINE, March, 1969

IN MEMORIAM
THE FIREMAN'S GRAPEVINE, July, 1969


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