Identification Card, Recovered
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2011.964.8
Dimensions: 2.125 in X 3.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 8.5725 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 8.5725 cm
Source: Patricia Wren
Credit Line: Gift of the Wren family
Keywords
Building Safety
First Responders
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Recovered Property
Victims
Building Safety
First Responders
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Recovered Property
Victims
Description
Recovered World Trade Center identification card issued to William Wren, Ret., at World Trade Department, OCS Security. The card appears undamaged, with only slight discoloration. The card has a red background and a large white "V" in the center.
Recovered World Trade Center identification card issued to William Wren, Ret., at World Trade Department, OCS Security. The card appears undamaged, with only slight discoloration. The card has a red background and a large white "V" in the center.
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.
Curator's Comment
After retiring from a 25-year career with the FDNY, William Wren put his firefighting and lifesaving skills to use as the fire safety director for OSC Security at the World Trade Center. On duty on 9/11, he found a few moments to telephone his wife and assure her of his safety. He was able to describe the emergency and his efforts to aid in the evacuation. When Wren’s wallet was found at Ground Zero, it still contained evidence of a long career in fire safety and service.
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After retiring from a 25-year career with the FDNY, William Wren put his firefighting and lifesaving skills to use as the fire safety director for OSC Security at the World Trade Center. On duty on 9/11, he found a few moments to telephone his wife and assure her of his safety. He was able to describe the emergency and his efforts to aid in the evacuation. When Wren’s wallet was found at Ground Zero, it still contained evidence of a long career in fire safety and service.
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