Robert M. Greene - Boston, MA - Firefighter Memorials on Waymarking.com

On Castle Island Reservation in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, stands a monument to Robert M. Greene, who was a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty.

To get to the monument, from William J. Day Boulevard, travel east to the end and park at the parking lot. Take the path south, keeping the fort on the left. The memorial will appear on the right, before you reach the edge of the harbor.

The monument is a stone pillar with a bronze bust of a likeness of the firefighter. On the pillar are the following:

Robert M. Greene
Fire-fighter

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Boston Fire Department

Appointed to the B.F.D.
Sept. 9, 1964

Died in the Line of Duty
Nov. 27, 1978

Erected by His Fellow Fire-Fighters and Friends
May 1980

The monument is surrounded by hedges and a fence with a gate. To the left of the gate is a marker, in fair condition, that explains a little more about Robert Greene. There are photograph reproductions of him on it. There are various sentences about him both on aspects of his life and praises on his character. He served both in the Navy in WWII and in the Marines in Korea. He was part of Engine Company 24/Ladder 23. He received a high commendation and a commendation from duty during two separate fires in 1975.

The memorial is maintained by the Boston Gaelic Fire Brigade of the Boston Fire Department.

Memorial Website: [Web Link] Physical address: William J. Day Boulevard Castle Island Reservation Boston, MA United States 02127

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