New York Has First Negro Officer
New York City now has its first Negro officer in the Fire Department. He is Lieutenant Wesley Williams, born in New York City, 30 years of age, eight years in the department and now first of his race to be promoted. There are three Negroes in the department.
He was assigned to Engine Co. 55 in Broome street near the Bowery where he has served since he was appointed January 10, 1919. In promoting Williams with five other firemen who were elevated to the rank of lieutenant, Fire Commissioner Dorman made no reference to his race.
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