Elmer Mustard

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Elmer Mustard was appointed the 13th Fire Commissioner of the City of New York by Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia on February 23, 1940 due to the sudden retirement of Fire Commissioner John J. McElligott under questionable circumstances. ^{[1] [2]}

On February 24, 1940, Mayor LaGuardia voided McElligott's retirement, and ordered him to return to his position as Fire Commissioner.^[3] Three days later, on February 27th, McElligott resumed his position as Fire Commissioner.^[4]

Elmer Mustard only served four days as Fire Commissioner and died of a heart attack on March 1, 1940, three days after leaving his position as the shortest serving Fire Commissioner in New York City history. ^[5]

[edit] References

1. ^ McElligott, 8 aides quit for pensions. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2006-12-13.
2. ^ Mustard cancels retirement order. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2006-12-13.
3. ^ 'Retired ' firemen ordered to duty. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2006-12-13.
4. ^ M'Elligott agrees to voiding pension. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2006-12-13.
5. ^ Elmer Mustard is stricken here. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2006-12-13.

Preceded by John J. McElligott

FDNY Commissioner February 23-27, 1940

Succeeded by John J. McElligott