John J. McElligott
New York City Fire Commissioner
About John J. McElligott
Lived 1882 – 1946 (aged 64).
John James McElligott (August 25, 1882 – September 6, 1946) was appointed the 12th New York City Fire Commissioner by Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia on January 1, 1934.
Biography
McElligott announced his retirement from his position on February 23, 1940. Mayor LaGuardia initially appointed Elmer Mustard as Fire Commissioner. However, the next day, Mayor LaGuardia declared McElligott's resignation "null and void," and on February 27, 1940, McElligott resumed his role as Fire Commissioner. He continued in this position until he was removed by LaGuardia due to a corruption scandal on May 8, 1941. McElligott died on September 6, 1946, at Saint Clare's Hospital in Manhattan. His funeral mass was held at Saint Patrick's Cathedral with Cardinal Francis Spellman in attendance.
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Who was John J. McElligott?
New York City Fire Commissioner
When was John J. McElligott born?
John J. McElligott was born on 25 August 1882.
When did John J. McElligott die?
John J. McElligott died on 6 September 1946 in St. Clare's Hospital.
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