Magnet
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.964.19
Dimensions: 2.25 in X 1.75 in X 0.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.715 cm X 4.445 cm X 0.9525 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.715 cm X 4.445 cm X 0.9525 cm
Source: Patricia Wren
Credit Line: Gift of the Wren family
Keywords
First Responders
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
United States Military
Victim Personal Property
Victims
First Responders
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
United States Military
Victim Personal Property
Victims
Description
U.S. Army magnet belonging to William Wren. The magnet is brown with a gold-colored border and a black star outlined in gold in the center. "U.S. ARMY" is printed in white at the bottom.
U.S. Army magnet belonging to William Wren. The magnet is brown with a gold-colored border and a black star outlined in gold in the center. "U.S. ARMY" is printed in white at the bottom.
Historical Notes
Brooklyn-born William Wren lived in Lynbrook on Long Island with his wife, Patricia. They had raised two sons. William liked to visit art museums and watch televised art history lectures. After retiring from FDNY Ladder Company 166, he became a resident manager of fire safety at the World Trade Center. On September 11, William aided in the evacuation of the towers. He was 61 years old.
Brooklyn-born William Wren lived in Lynbrook on Long Island with his wife, Patricia. They had raised two sons. William liked to visit art museums and watch televised art history lectures. After retiring from FDNY Ladder Company 166, he became a resident manager of fire safety at the World Trade Center. On September 11, William aided in the evacuation of the towers. He was 61 years old.
