THE STEPHENSON MEDAL  

Awarded to

  Captain Joseph Bona

H. & L 38

 For having maintained the best disciplined and the most highly efficient

company in the Department during the year 1937.

 

Captain Bona was appointed a member of the Fire Department July 6, 1900; promoted to the rank of Lt. May 18, 1911, and promoted to the rank of Captain on November 1, 1917. During his Service his record has been excellent. His career has been a varied one, having served in Engine Co. 20, H. & L, Co. 12, H. & L. Co. 26, Engine Co. 58 and H. & L Co. 38.

 

Captain  Bona's , name has appeared on the Fire Department Roll of Merit twice. Because of his recognized abilltv, he has been detailed as an Acting Battalion Chief for almost twenty years.