ribbon, commemorative
Catalog Number
1992.102.2Description
Fringed red ribbon stamped in gold "1892 - eagle - hose company No. 2 Holland, Mich." The pin over the ribbon has red, white and blue ribbon that says' "Convention Michigan State Fireman's Asso'n, Traverse City, May 15, 95.". There is a round medallion with a fire scene that has horses and carts putting out the fire on one side and "Souvenir" on the reverse.History
John C. Dyke was born in Holland, MI on 11-21-1868 to Jacobus and Francina Dyke. He married Christiana Damson in Holland on 7-2-1895.John was a member of the Holland Fire Department, Eagle Hose Company No 1 from about 1894-1904. He also worked as a foreman for the Holland Furniture factory.
John played a role in the construction of Holland's city hall building on River Avenue. He passed away in Holland on 10-25-1919.